Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic L1

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic L1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and L1 (7MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-610UZ was announced 3 years after the L1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the L1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers external dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the L1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and L1 is 79 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and L1.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-610UZ having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus SP-610UZ will result in greater detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SP-610UZ will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.