Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF8
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF8 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
- Launched January 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Replaced the Panasonic GF7
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is fairly similar but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-610UZ was brought out 6 years prior to the GF8 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the GF8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic GF8
SP-610UZ | GF8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
GF8 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | January 2011 | Newer by 62 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic GF8
SP-610UZ | GF8 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. 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) while the Panasonic GF8 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SP-610UZ against the GF8.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and GF8 is 79 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and GF8.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-610UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GF8 will deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2016-02-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/500s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 pounds) | 266 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 230 images |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $299 | $549 |