Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus XZ-1

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus XZ-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-610UZ was brought out around the same time to the XZ-1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-610UZ grades against the XZ-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the XZ-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and XZ-1 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and XZ-1.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-610UZ because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SP-610UZ will result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.