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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 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 ZS5
(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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The SP-610UZ was brought out 7 months after the ZS5 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

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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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ ZS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months
Display dimensions3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).
Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and ZS5 is 79 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography information
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 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
27
 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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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
61
 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 Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
39
 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
31
 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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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
61
 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)
63
 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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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography details
40
 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
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 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 Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
26
 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
31
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS5
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic 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
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