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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G6

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G6 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G5
  • Renewed by Panasonic G7
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic G6

 SP-610UZ G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 G6 SP-610UZ 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2011Fresher by 27 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic G6

 SP-610UZ G6 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic G6 Street photography factors
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
73
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic G6
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic G6 Travel photography details
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography info
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
73
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic G6
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-06 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 390g (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 340 shots 340 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $299 $750