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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX7 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GX8
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic GX7

 SP-610UZ GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 GX7 SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2011More recent by 34 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic GX7

 SP-610UZ GX7 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX7 Street photography highlights
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
82
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic GX7
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography factors
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
has focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography information
40
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging factors
26
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
34
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic GX7
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-06 2013-11-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 402g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 718
Other
Battery life 340 images 350 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $1,000