Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LZ30

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 24 months earlier than the LZ30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the LZ30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got exterior measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the LZ30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and LZ30 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and LZ30.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic LZ30 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.