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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
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

 SP-610UZ ZS10 

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).

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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.

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
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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