Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS25

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 24 months later than the FS25 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ features outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the FS25.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and FS25 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and FS25.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SP-610UZ will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.