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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ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
Panasonic ZS7
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic ZS7

 SP-610UZ ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 ZS7 SP-610UZ 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS7

 SP-610UZ ZS7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography advice
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography info
61
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than average in class (218g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging info
26
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS7
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
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