Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP8

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 18 months after the FP8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the FP8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FP8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the FP8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and FP8 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and FP8.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SP-610UZ should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.