Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF6

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The SP-610UZ was released 3 years earlier than the GF6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the GF6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys physical measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the GF6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and GF6 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and GF6.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-610UZ due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GF6 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.