Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS5
Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
(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 ZS5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced June 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-610UZ grades against the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic ZS5
| SP-610UZ | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
| ZS5 | SP-610UZ |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS5
| SP-610UZ | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ features outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the ZS5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and ZS5 is 79 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and ZS5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SP-610UZ is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography information
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (214 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than average (214g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography details
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
| Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-01-06 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 405g (0.89 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" 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 photos | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| 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 |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $299 | $300 |