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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic ZS10

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 ZS10 SP-610UZ 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS10

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ ZS10 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
Check out the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and ZS10 is 79 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography details
28
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
30
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 lighter than competitors in class (219g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
39
 long zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
47
 great zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (260 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography details
61
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 long reach (616mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
 lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
 provides focus by touch
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (384mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery (260 CIPA)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography info
40
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
42
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 terrible battery (260 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
26
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic support
34
 decently wide (24mm)
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.30 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 shots 260 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $350