Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH27
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FH27
SP-610UZ | FH27 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FH27
SP-610UZ | FH27 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2011 | Same age | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FH27 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and FH27 is 79 and 94 respectively.
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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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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 |