Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZS35 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the ZS35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and ZS35 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and ZS35.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS35 to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind in sensor technology.