Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZS40 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the ZS40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and ZS40 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and ZS40.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to give you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.