Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS1

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

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).

See the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.