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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Updated by Olympus E-P2
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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-P1 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very well matched but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P1 was revealed 17 months earlier than the SP-610UZ making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-P1 matches up versus the SP-610UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 E-P1 SP-610UZ 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus E-P1

 SP-610UZ E-P1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 E-P1 SP-610UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 features exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P1 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-P1 against the SP-610UZ.

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and SP-610UZ is 86 and 79 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and SP-610UZ.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SP-610UZ will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography info
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P1
Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
43
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (300 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
61
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography advice
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
low battery (300 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
40
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging information
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
26
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Olympus PEN E-P1Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-P1 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-29 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic V 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 surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lb) 405 gr (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 340 photos
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model BLS-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $182 $299