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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor size.

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 21 months after the ZS1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic ZS1

 SP-610UZ ZS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011May 2009More modern by 21 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 ZS1 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS1

 SP-610UZ ZS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ features outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ and the ZS1.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and ZS1 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and ZS1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-610UZ because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SP-610UZ will produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SP-610UZ will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography factors
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography information
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography highlights
61
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition (229g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography information
40
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (229 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $0