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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 12 months after the TS2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic TS2

 SP-610UZ TS2 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 TS2 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic TS2

 SP-610UZ TS2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ against the TS2.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and TS2 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and TS2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files however you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SP-610UZ is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Street photography advice
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography details
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography features
40
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
26
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-06 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
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
Pricing at launch $299 $350