Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung CL5

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung CL5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") provide different sensor size.

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The SP-600 UZ was revealed 12 months after the CL5 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the CL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Samsung CL5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got physical dimensions 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 Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung CL5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the CL5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and CL5 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and CL5.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-600 UZ having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will give more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SP-600 UZ should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.