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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FS25

 SP-610UZ FS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 FS25 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FS25

 SP-610UZ FS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography details
Panasonic FS25 Street photography details
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography info
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging factors
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 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 speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 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
Price at release $299 $230