Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS30

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 5 years before the TS30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the TS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the TS30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and TS30 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and TS30.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic TS30 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.