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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic ZR1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 18 months after the ZR1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SP-610UZ grades against the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic ZR1

 SP-610UZ ZR1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 ZR1 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZR1

 SP-610UZ ZR1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ has physical dimensions 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 ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ and the ZR1.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and ZR1 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and ZR1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer SP-610UZ provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography advice
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
26
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $280