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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic FP1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 13 months later than the FP1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the FP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FP1

 SP-610UZ FP1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 FP1 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FP1

 SP-610UZ FP1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has physical measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic FP1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the FP1.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and FP1 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and FP1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SP-610UZ provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
Panasonic FP1 Street photography info
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography features
40
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
26
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.89 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $153