Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH5S
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Launched January 2018

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH5S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

The SP-610UZ was brought out 8 years before the GH5S which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the GH5S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic GH5S
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Launched | January 2018 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 85 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1390k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic GH5S
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH5S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the GH5S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and GH5S is 79 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and GH5S.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-610UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Olympus SP-610UZ will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2018-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine 10 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3680 x 2760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lb) | 660g (1.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 440 pictures |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Launch price | $299 | $2,498 |