Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus SP-610UZ

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus PEN-F and Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The PEN-F was launched 5 years later than the SP-610UZ and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the PEN-F matches up against the SP-610UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F and Olympus SP-610UZ. The complete galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus PEN-F comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Olympus PEN-F and Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the PEN-F vs the SP-610UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and SP-610UZ is 84 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and SP-610UZ.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PEN-F due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger PEN-F will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.