Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-11

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 6 months prior to the SZ-11 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the SZ-11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-11. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the SZ-11.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and SZ-11 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and SZ-11.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.