Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX1
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX1 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
- Released January 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Announced February 2012
- Later Model is Panasonic GX7
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX1 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic GX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is pretty close but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-610UZ was revealed 13 months earlier than the GX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the GX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic GX1
SP-610UZ | GX1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
GX1 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic GX1
SP-610UZ | GX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ has outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has sizing of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic GX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-610UZ against the GX1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and GX1 is 79 and 87 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and GX1.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GX1 will result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2012-02-14 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 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 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
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 | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 7.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 pounds) | 318g (0.70 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 703 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 300 shots |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $299 | $228 |