Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G6

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the G6 (16MP) is very similar but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 3 years earlier than the G6 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the G6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with physical measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the G6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and G6 is 79 and 74 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and G6.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic G6 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.