Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus XZ-10

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus XZ-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was launched 3 years before the XZ-10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-610UZ grades against the XZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ features external dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus XZ-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the XZ-10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and XZ-10 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and XZ-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.