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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 15 months prior to the FZ150 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the FZ150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FZ150

 SP-610UZ FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 FZ150 SP-610UZ 
ReleasedApril 2012January 2011Newer by 15 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FZ150

 SP-610UZ FZ150 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers 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 FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the FZ150.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and FZ150 is 79 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and FZ150.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography highlights
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (410 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography details
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
good battery life (410 per charge)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography factors
40
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging factors
26
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
62
reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FZ150
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2012-04-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
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
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 528g (1.16 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 410 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $499