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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus SZ-15

 SP-610UZ SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 SZ-15 SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 29 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-15

 SP-610UZ SZ-15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography features
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography features
61
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others (250 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography factors
40
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-15
26
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
34
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-15
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus SZ-15
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus SZ-15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $299 $200