Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX7

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is fairly close but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SP-610UZ was announced 3 years before the GX7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ against the GX7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and GX7 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and GX7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-610UZ having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GX7 will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.