Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH3

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GH3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is relatively close but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The SP-610UZ was brought out 20 months before the GH3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-610UZ scores against the GH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ features exterior measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic GH3 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the GH3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and GH3 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and GH3.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-610UZ due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GH3 will result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.