Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G3

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the G3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 6 months before the G3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-610UZ grades against the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic G3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ and the G3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and G3 is 79 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and G3.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-610UZ because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G3 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.