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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 13 months earlier than the TS20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the TS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic TS20

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ TS20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 TS20 SP-610UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic TS20

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ TS20 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides outer dimensions 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 TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ against the TS20.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and TS20 is 79 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and TS20.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS20 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
28
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
30
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competition (142g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
39
 incredible zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
61
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great zoom (616mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
 lighter than competition (142g)
 environment sealing
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
40
 pretty wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
26
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic support
31
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (142g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-06 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $179