Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FH8

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FH8, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was brought out 12 months before the FH8 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ features 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) and the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the FH8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and FH8 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and FH8.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.