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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic FS15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 24 months later than the FS15 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the FS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FS15

 SP-610UZ FS15 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 FS15 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FS15

 SP-610UZ FS15 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic FS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the FS15.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and FS15 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and FS15.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SP-610UZ should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography factors
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good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography information
Panasonic FS15 Street photography information
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography advice
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
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fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FS15
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2009-01-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 photos -
Style 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $180