Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic ZS1 and Olympus SP-600 UZ side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS1 has external dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3″) and weighs 229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz) (including batteries). Olympus SP-600 UZ has external dimensions of 110 x 90 x 91 mm (4.33 x 3.54 x 3.58″) and weighs 455 g (1.00 lb / 16.05 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic ZS1 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. Panasonic ZS1 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 30mm shorter and 58mm thinner than Olympus SP-600 UZ.
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Comparison image of Panasonic ZS1 and Olympus SP-600 UZ Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic ZS1 and Olympus SP-600 UZ.
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Comparison image of Panasonic ZS1 and Olympus SP-600 UZ Size and Weight - Back View
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic ZS1 is significantly lighter (226g ) than the Olympus SP-600 UZ which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 (Lumix DMC-TZ6) nor Olympus SP-600 UZ provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic ZS1 and Olympus SP-600 UZ's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 2.7".
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.