Reasons to choose SP 600 UZ
Released in 2010, SP 600 UZ has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.5 MP effective resolution, and a 435 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus SP 600 UZ
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT4
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
SP 600 UZ28 mm²
Lumix DMC-FT4- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The SP 600 UZ and Lumix DMC-FT4 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
SP 600 UZMetricLumix DMC-FT4
12.5 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.49 µmPixel pitch1.51 µm
2.22 µm²Pixel area2.29 µm²
45.09 MP/cm²Pixel density43.64 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
435 gWeight197 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageInternal storage
2x AABatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The SP 600 UZ and Lumix DMC-FT4 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FT4 has the lighter body. The SP 600 UZ has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FT4 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FT4
Released in 2012, Lumix DMC-FT4 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 197 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.