Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ150
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 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
- Launched January 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FZ150
SP-610UZ | FZ150 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
FZ150 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Released | April 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 15 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FZ150
SP-610UZ | FZ150 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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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 |