Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic SZ7

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic SZ7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 12 months earlier than the SZ7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the SZ7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the SZ7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and SZ7 is 79 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and SZ7.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.