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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
69 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS80
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 8 years earlier than the ZS70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

		

		

			
 ZS70 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedApril 2017February 2010Newer by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
 SP-600 UZ ZS70 
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the ZS70.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and ZS70 is 69 and 87 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and ZS70.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to provide greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography advice
27
 manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
54
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography advice
36
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
76
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
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 amazing zoom range (28-420mm  15.0 x zoom)
 has tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
61
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery life (380 shots)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
51
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 long zoom (420mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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 great battery life (380 shots)
 has focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
29
 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
62
 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 great battery life (380 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
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 really wide (28mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic port
74
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have mic jack
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 143 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 455g (1.00 pounds) 322g (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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
Battery life - 380 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $189 $450