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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
  • Released January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 6 months later than the FZ100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the FZ100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FZ100

 SP-610UZ FZ100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 FZ100 SP-610UZ 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FZ100

 SP-610UZ FZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ features exterior 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 FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the FZ100.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and FZ100 is 79 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and FZ100.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Street photography with Panasonic FZ100
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography details
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (540g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography highlights
40
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging information
26
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
64
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (540g)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FZ100
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2010-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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 lb) 540g (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $500