Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH1
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Released July 2009
- Newer Model is Panasonic GH2
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH1 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic GH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is relatively close but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-610UZ was launched 19 months after the GH1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the GH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic GH1
SP-610UZ | GH1 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | July 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
GH1 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic GH1
SP-610UZ | GH1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic GH1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the GH1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and GH1 is 79 and 81 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and GH1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-610UZ because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus SP-610UZ will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SP-610UZ is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2009-07-10 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 273.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
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 | 1.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 10.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lb) | 385g (0.85 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $299 | $949 |