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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 4 years earlier than the ZS35 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-610UZ scores against the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic ZS35

 SP-610UZ ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 ZS35 SP-610UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS35

 SP-610UZ ZS35 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides physical measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the ZS35.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and ZS35 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and ZS35.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS35 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography features
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography details
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography features
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 16 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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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