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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FS12

 SP-610UZ FS12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011April 2009Newer by 21 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 FS12 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FS12

 SP-610UZ FS12 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography information
Panasonic FS12 Street photography information
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography information
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography information
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
40
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FS12
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-06 2009-04-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $228