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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M5 II
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively close but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 was revealed 16 months after the SP-610UZ which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-M5 grades vs the SP-610UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 E-M5 SP-610UZ 
RevealedApril 2012January 2011Newer by 16 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus E-M5

 SP-610UZ E-M5 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 E-M5 SP-610UZ 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-M5 compared to the SP-610UZ.

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and SP-610UZ is 81 and 79 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and SP-610UZ.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M5 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
82
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no phase detect autofocus
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M5
Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
66
environment proofing
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
73
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging information
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
26
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-04-30 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 425 gr (0.94 lb) 405 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 826 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 340 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID BLN-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $799 $299