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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was released 17 months earlier than the ZS7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the ZS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic ZS7

 SP-600 UZ ZS7 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 ZS7 SP-600 UZ 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS7

 SP-600 UZ ZS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the ZS7.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and ZS7 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and ZS7.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The older SP-600 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
36
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition (218g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography factors
29
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
20
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS7
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455g (1.00 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $189 $350