Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH7

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FH7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 8 months before the FH7 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the FH7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and FH7 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and FH7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH7 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.