Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP3

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.