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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FH25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was brought out about the same time to the FH25 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the FH25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FH25

 SP-610UZ FH25 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 FH25 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FH25

 SP-610UZ FH25 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the FH25.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and FH25 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and FH25.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography features
40
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
26
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine VI
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $180