Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-M1 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 was announced 2 years after the SP-610UZ which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-M1 matches up versus the SP-610UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 vs the SP-610UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and SP-610UZ is 71 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and SP-610UZ.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 will deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger E-M1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.