Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX3

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic LX3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-610UZ was announced 2 years after the LX3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the LX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ features outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic LX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the LX3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and LX3 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and LX3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-610UZ with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SP-610UZ will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SP-610UZ is going to have an edge in sensor technology.