Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FX90

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.