Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony NEX-5

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony NEX-5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very close but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The SP-600 UZ was launched 4 months earlier than the NEX-5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the NEX-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony NEX-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the NEX-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and NEX-5 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and NEX-5.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-600 UZ featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-5 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.