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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 E-M1 SP-610UZ 
IntroducedOctober 2013January 2011Newer by 35 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus E-M1

 SP-610UZ E-M1 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 E-M1 SP-610UZ 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Olympus E-M1 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

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

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography details
71
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1
Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than average (497 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography factors
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography info
65
lighter than average (497g)
environment sealing
offers touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
terrible battery power (350 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography highlights
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1
Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
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touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than average (497g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
26
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Olympus SP-610UZ
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-10-28 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePIC VII 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-616mm (22.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497g (1.10 lbs) 405g (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 757 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 340 images
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID BLN-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $799 $299