Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS40

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 4 years before the ZS40 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ has physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the ZS40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and ZS40 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and ZS40.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.