Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic ZS7
SP-600 UZ | ZS7 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
ZS7 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 17 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS7
SP-600 UZ | ZS7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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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 |