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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 6 months earlier than the ZS8 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic ZS8

 SP-610UZ ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 ZS8 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS8

 SP-610UZ ZS8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ has outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the ZS8.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and ZS8 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and ZS8.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography highlights
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography info
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography highlights
40
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS8
26
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic ZS8
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 210 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 340 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $275