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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced about the same time to the S1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ S1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 S1 SP-610UZ 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got physical measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the S1.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and S1 is 79 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and S1.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.
	
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
28
 good  resolution (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
21
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
39
 excellent zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
61
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 great zoom (616mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
 lighter than competition (117g)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
40
 decently wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
26
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone socket
31
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic S1
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.30 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 240 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $269