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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 24 months later than the TS1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the TS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic TS1

 SP-610UZ TS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 TS1 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic TS1

 SP-610UZ TS1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got physical measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-610UZ against the TS1.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and TS1 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and TS1.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher SP-610UZ should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Panasonic TS1 Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography info
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography factors
61
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging highlights
26
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-01-06 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 189 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $380