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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was launched 9 months later than the ZS3 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic ZS3

 SP-600 UZ ZS3 
LaunchedFebruary 2010May 2009More recent by 9 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 ZS3 SP-600 UZ 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS3

 SP-600 UZ ZS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the ZS3.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and ZS3 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and ZS3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-600 UZ to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SP-600 UZ will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography info
36
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography highlights
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
51
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition (229g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
29
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
35
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
20
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS3
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $189 $200