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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S2

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic S2, former being 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 S2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 12 months before the S2 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic S2

 SP-610UZ S2 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 S2 SP-610UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic S2

 SP-610UZ S2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ against the S2.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and S2 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and S2.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good MP (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography information
Panasonic S2 Street photography information
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (112g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic S2 Sports photography information
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (112 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography details
40
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic S2 Vlogging advice
26
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (112g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic S2
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 112g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 280 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $109