Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS20

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 15 months earlier than the ZS20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-610UZ grades against the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ has outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ against the ZS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and ZS20 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and ZS20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.