Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 7030

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 7030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 13 months after the 7030 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the 7030 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus Stylus 7030. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outer dimensions 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 7030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 7030 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the 7030.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and 7030 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and 7030.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SP-610UZ should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.