Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF3

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is very comparable but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 7 months before the GF3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the GF3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ has outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the GF3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and GF3 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and GF3.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SP-610UZ will show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.