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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF2
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic GF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is very comparable but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 15 months later than the GF1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-610UZ grades against the GF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic GF1

 SP-610UZ GF1 
RevealedJanuary 2011October 2009More recent by 15 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 GF1 SP-610UZ 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic GF1

 SP-610UZ GF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ has exterior dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has specifications of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic GF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the GF1.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and GF1 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and GF1.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-610UZ having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus SP-610UZ will produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SP-610UZ should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Panasonic GF1 Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Travel photography camera
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
better than average battery (380 shots)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
60
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging factors
26
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
offers face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic GF1
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-06 2009-10-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 385 grams (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 513
Other
Battery life 340 photos 380 photos
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $400