Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-15

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 3 years prior to the SZ-15 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the SZ-15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-15. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ features exterior measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-15 has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ and the SZ-15.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and SZ-15 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and SZ-15.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-15 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.