Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic G95

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic G95, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 9 years prior to the G95 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the G95 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic G95 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic G95 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic G95 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-610UZ and the G95.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and G95 is 79 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and G95.

Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G95 will provide greater detail because of its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.