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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FS7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") have different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-610UZ was announced 24 months later than the FS7 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the FS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FS7

 SP-610UZ FS7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 FS7 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FS7

 SP-610UZ FS7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FS7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ against the FS7.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and FS7 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and FS7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus SP-610UZ will give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SP-610UZ should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Panasonic FS7 Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography advice
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography factors
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography information
40
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging information
26
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FS7
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-06 2009-01-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
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 screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 139g (0.31 pounds)
Physical 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 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 -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $160