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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
45

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 3 years before the FZ70 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-610UZ scores against the FZ70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FZ70

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 FZ70 SP-610UZ 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Manual focus  More exact focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FZ70

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ FZ70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic FZ70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ against the FZ70.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and FZ70 is 79 and 63 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and FZ70.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ70 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
28
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
56
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
50
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
49
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than average in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
39
 long zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
 excellent zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery life (400 per charge)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography details
61
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long reach (616mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
55
 great battery life (400 shots)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (20mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (606g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography factors
40
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (20mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (400 shots)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging features
26
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone socket
26
 decently wide (20mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic support
 heavier than average in class (606g)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FZ70
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2013-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.30 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 606 gr (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life 340 photos 400 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $300