Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS80

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 8 years prior to the ZS80 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the ZS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the ZS80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and ZS80 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and ZS80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.