Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS60

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 6 years before the ZS60 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ features 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) while the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the ZS60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and ZS60 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.