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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
  • Released January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Revealed August 2019
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1H, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and S1H (24MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 9 years before the S1H and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the S1H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic S1H

 SP-610UZ S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 S1H SP-610UZ 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2011More recent by 105 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k230kClearer display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic S1H

 SP-610UZ S1H 

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers physical 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 S1H has proportions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1H in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the S1H.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and S1H is 79 and 52 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and S1H.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-610UZ using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic S1H will give you extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
85
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic S1H Travel photography details
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography details
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
low battery pack (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
26
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
has mic port
heavier than competitors (1,052g)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-06 2019-08-28
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 225
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 2,330k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/320 seconds
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) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 5952x3988
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 1052 grams (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 400 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Two
Launch cost $299 $3,998