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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL500

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
33
Features
54
Overall
41

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is EX1
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very comparable but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SP-600 UZ was launched 5 months before the TL500 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-600 UZ scores against the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung TL500

 SP-600 UZ TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 TL500 SP-600 UZ 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung TL500

 SP-600 UZ TL500 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2010Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has outside 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) whilst the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the TL500.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and TL500 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and TL500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-600 UZ because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
focusing manually
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography advice
Samsung TL500 Street photography advice
36
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography features
Samsung TL500 Sports photography features
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (386 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography features
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography features
29
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Samsung TL500
20
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
64
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (386 grams)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung TL500
 Olympus SP-600 UZSamsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Samsung TL500
Otherwise known as - EX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455g (1.00 pounds) 386g (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $189 $527