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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FH27, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was launched very close to the FH27 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the FH27 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FH27

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 FH27 SP-610UZ 
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Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FH27

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ FH27 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the FH27.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and FH27 is 79 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and FH27.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
	
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography features
28
 good MP (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
34
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Street photography factors
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
39
 great zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography details
61
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 long zoom (616mm)
 no Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
 features focus by touch
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
40
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse function
43
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
26
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone socket
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.30 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 152g (0.34 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 Overall 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 photographs 250 photographs
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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $229