Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-10
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![Olympus SP-610UZ front Olympus SP-610UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-610UZ/Olympus-SP-610UZ-front.jpg)
![Olympus SZ-10 front Olympus SZ-10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-10/Olympus-SZ-10-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs
(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
- Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed February 2011
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SP-610UZ was released very close to the SZ-10 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the SZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Olympus SZ-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus SZ-10
SP-610UZ | SZ-10 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
SZ-10 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-10
SP-610UZ | SZ-10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ against the SZ-10.
![Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-610UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and SZ-10 is 79 and 90 respectively.
![Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-610UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and SZ-10.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration.
![Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-610UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-610UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SZ-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.1-4.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405 gr (0.89 lbs) | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 220 shots |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $299 | $300 |