Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS10

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released about the same time to the ZS10 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has physical dimensions 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 ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the ZS10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and ZS10 is 79 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and ZS10.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should take the age of the cameras into account.