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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic FZ28
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FZ28

 SP-610UZ FZ28 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 FZ28 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FZ28

 SP-610UZ FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
manual focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
26
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
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