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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
50
Features
73
Overall
59

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX100 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Later Model is Panasonic LX100 II
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 4 years earlier than the LX100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the LX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic LX100

 SP-610UZ LX100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 LX100 SP-610UZ 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2011More modern by 44 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic LX100

 SP-610UZ LX100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides exterior dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the LX100.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and LX100 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and LX100.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-610UZ featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus SP-610UZ will give you more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (13MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic LX100 Street photography factors
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography details
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
66
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
75
offers touch focus
resolution is good (13MP)
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography factors
40
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
73
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Vlogging camera
26
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
35
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic LX100
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2014-09-15
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4112 x 3088
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 393 grams (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 340 images 300 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $800