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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FP2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 13 months after the FP2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the FP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FP2

 SP-610UZ FP2 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 FP2 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FP2

 SP-610UZ FP2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ has physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ against the FP2.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and FP2 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and FP2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SP-610UZ will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Panasonic FP2 Street photography features
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (151g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
40
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
26
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
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 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 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $80