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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 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  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS200
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 6 years earlier than the ZS100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic ZS100

 SP-610UZ ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 ZS100 SP-610UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2011Fresher by 60 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS100

 SP-610UZ ZS100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ features outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the ZS100.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and ZS100 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and ZS100.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography details
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than average (312 grams)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Sports photography camera
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
67
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography highlights
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
75
lighter than average (312 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography factors
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
68
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Vlogging camera
26
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (312 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS100
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 312 grams (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 559
Other
Battery life 340 images 300 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $700