Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH6
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH6 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
- Announced January 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2012
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FH6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-610UZ was released 12 months earlier than the FH6 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FH6
SP-610UZ | FH6 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
FH6 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FH6
SP-610UZ | FH6 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys external 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) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the FH6.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and FH6 is 79 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and FH6.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 gr (0.89 lb) | 119 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 280 photos |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $129 |