Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF5

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SP-610UZ was announced 15 months earlier than the GF5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the GF5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides outside dimensions 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 GF5 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ against the GF5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and GF5 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and GF5.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-610UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus SP-610UZ will produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.