Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP3
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic FP3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-610UZ was released 13 months later than the FP3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the FP3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FP3
SP-610UZ | FP3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
FP3 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FP3
SP-610UZ | FP3 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic FP3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ and the FP3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and FP3 is 79 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and FP3.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SP-610UZ is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | 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 speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405 gr (0.89 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
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 All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $299 | $182 |