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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 5 years earlier than the SZ10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic SZ10

 SP-610UZ SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 SZ10 SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic SZ10

 SP-610UZ SZ10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers external 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) and the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the SZ10.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and SZ10 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and SZ10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography advice
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography info
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography highlights
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition (177 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
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fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (177g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic SZ10
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-06 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 405 grams (0.89 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs 200 photographs
Form of battery 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 cost $299 $200