Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS12

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FS12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 21 months after the FS12 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the FS12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers external measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FS12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ and the FS12.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and FS12 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and FS12.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SP-610UZ will have a benefit in sensor tech.