Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ200

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 18 months before the FZ200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-610UZ against the FZ200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and FZ200 is 79 and 65 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and FZ200.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.