Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX90
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched August 2011
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FX90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-610UZ was manufactured 7 months earlier than the FX90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-610UZ scores against the FX90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FX90
SP-610UZ | FX90 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
FX90 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FX90
SP-610UZ | FX90 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ has external dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FX90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the FX90.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and FX90 is 79 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and FX90.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-08-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 5.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 photos | 200 photos |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Retail cost | $299 | $227 |