Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP2

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

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.

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

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.