Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH2

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic FH2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was launched very close to the FH2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with exterior dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the FH2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and FH2 is 79 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and FH2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should take the production date of the cameras into account.