Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic GX8

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic GX8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-610UZ was launched 5 years earlier than the GX8 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the GX8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers outer 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) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ against the GX8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and GX8 is 79 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and GX8.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-610UZ due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.