Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Olympus SP-610UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was brought out 13 months after the SP-610UZ making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades against the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Olympus SP-610UZ. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the SP-610UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SP-610UZ is 95 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SP-610UZ.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides a benefit in sensor tech.