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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was brought out 5 years before the TS6 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the TS6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic TS6

 SP-610UZ TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 TS6 SP-610UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic TS6

 SP-610UZ TS6 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the TS6.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and TS6 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and TS6.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography information
Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography features
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography info
61
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
72
better than average battery life (370 shots)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography information
40
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
26
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 pictures 370 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $300