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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
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Olympus E-3 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Launched February 2008
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-5
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-3 was revealed 3 years earlier than the SP-610UZ and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-3 grades vs the SP-610UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 E-3 SP-610UZ 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus E-3

 SP-610UZ E-3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2008More recent by 35 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 E-3 SP-610UZ 
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 enjoys exterior measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-3 vs the SP-610UZ.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and SP-610UZ is 56 and 79 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and SP-610UZ.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-3 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus SP-610UZ will give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older E-3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-3
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-3 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
69
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-3
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
57
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
55
weather proof
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-3 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
18
no video shooting
26
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Olympus E-3Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-3 Olympus SP-610UZ
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2008-02-20 2011-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-616mm (22.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890g (1.96 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 571 not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $670 $299