Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS15

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.