Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SP-600 UZ was manufactured 4 months prior to the ZS5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic ZS5
SP-600 UZ | ZS5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS5
SP-600 UZ | ZS5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | June 2010 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the ZS5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and ZS5 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and ZS5.
As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 lb) | 214 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $189 | $300 |