Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G100

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic G100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and G100 (20MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 10 years before the G100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the G100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic G100 has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic G100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ against the G100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and G100 is 79 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and G100.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-610UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G100 will produce extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be behind in sensor technology.