Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ28
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 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
- Introduced January 2011
- Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Launched January 2009
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FZ28
SP-610UZ | FZ28 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
FZ28 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FZ28
SP-610UZ | FZ28 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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) | 417g (0.92 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 27 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 79 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $299 | $599 |