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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX10
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic LX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 21 months earlier than the LX7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic LX7

 SP-610UZ LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 LX7 SP-610UZ 
RevealedOctober 2012January 2011Newer by 21 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic LX7

 SP-610UZ LX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides outer 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 LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the LX7.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and LX7 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and LX7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-610UZ having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus SP-610UZ will offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX7
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
Panasonic LX7 Street photography info
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (330 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography highlights
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
great battery pack (330 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors in class (298 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography info
40
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (298 grams)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic LX7
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 gr (0.89 lbs) 298 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life 340 shots 330 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $400