Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX78
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FX78
SP-610UZ | FX78 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
FX78 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FX78
SP-610UZ | FX78 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and FX78 is 79 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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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 |