Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ28

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 2 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers 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) and the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the FZ28.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and FZ28 is 79 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and FZ28.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SP-610UZ provides an advantage in sensor tech.