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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G7

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G7 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic G6
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic G7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the G7 (16MP) is very similar but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The SP-610UZ was brought out 5 years prior to the G7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the G7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic G7

 SP-610UZ G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 G7 SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedMay 2015January 2011More modern by 53 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic G7

 SP-610UZ G7 
Display size3"3"Same display size

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has 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) and the Panasonic G7 has measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic G7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the G7.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and G7 is 79 and 71 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and G7.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-610UZ featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G7 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography information
Panasonic G7 Street photography information
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
72
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic G7 Sports photography information
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (350 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic G7
40
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic G7 Vlogging factors
26
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
72
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic G7
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-06 2015-05-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.7 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 9.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 410g (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 350 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $299 $800