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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF6 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF5
  • New Model is Panasonic GF7
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic GF6

 SP-610UZ GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 GF6 SP-610UZ 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2011More modern by 27 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic GF6

 SP-610UZ GF6 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography information
Panasonic GF6 Street photography information
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography info
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography features
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic GF6
26
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
32
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic GF6
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-06 2013-04-08
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 323 grams (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 622
Other
Battery life 340 shots 340 shots
Battery type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $326