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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 5 years before the ZS45 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the ZS45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic ZS45

 SP-610UZ ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 ZS45 SP-610UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS45

 SP-610UZ ZS45 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the ZS45.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and ZS45 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and ZS45.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS45 to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography features
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (249g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Sports photography camera
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
56
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography info
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
lighter than others (249g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography features
40
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
48
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging information
26
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (249 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS45
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 350 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $300