Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS3

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 7 months before the TS3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the TS3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and TS3 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and TS3.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.