Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LX7

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.