Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS8
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-610UZ was launched 6 months earlier than the ZS7 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic ZS7
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
ZS7 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS7
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2011 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got outside dimensions 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 ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the ZS7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and ZS7 is 79 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and ZS7.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lbs) | 218g (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $299 | $350 |