Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF1
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic GF1
SP-610UZ | GF1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | October 2009 | More recent by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
GF1 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic GF1
SP-610UZ | GF1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
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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 |