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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF8 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic GF8
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic GF8

 SP-610UZ GF8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 GF8 SP-610UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2011Newer by 62 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic GF8

 SP-610UZ GF8 
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography details
Panasonic GF8 Street photography details
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic GF8 Sports photography features
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
low fps (5.8 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (230 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
includes focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography information
40
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery life (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging highlights
26
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic GF8
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
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