Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX580

Let's look closer at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FX580, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was brought out 24 months later than the FX580 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-610UZ against the FX580.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and FX580 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and FX580.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SP-610UZ should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.