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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
69 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic ZS5
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 SP-600 UZ ZS5 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

		

		

			
 ZS5 SP-600 UZ 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 SP-600 UZ ZS5 
IntroducedFebruary 2010June 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
 has manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
27
 offers face detect focus
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
36
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (214g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography information
31
 long zoom range (28-420mm  15.0 x zoom)
 includes tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
31
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 low fps (2.0 frames/s)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography features
51
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 long reach (420mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
 lighter than competitors in class (214g)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography advice
29
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
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 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging factors
20
 relatively wide (28mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic jack
31
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone socket
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS5
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
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