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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX78 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FX78, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled within a month of the FX78 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the FX78 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 FX78 SP-610UZ 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FX78

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ FX78 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FX78 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the FX78.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and FX78 is 79 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and FX78.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography highlights
28
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
21
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
39
 great zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
28
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (200 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography info
61
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 long reach (616mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low battery life (200 CIPA)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography details
40
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
36
 pretty wide (24mm)
 lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 low battery life (200 shots)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging info
26
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external microphone socket
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no mic port
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FX78
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
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    
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.30 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 200 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $210