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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-610UZ was launched 5 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the FZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ FZ300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 FZ300 SP-610UZ 
RevealedJuly 2015January 2011More recent by 55 months
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ FZ300 
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got physical measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic FZ300 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 dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the FZ300.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and FZ300 is 79 and 59 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and FZ300.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ300
28
 resolution is good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
46
 focusing manually
 includes face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography information
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
59
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 weather proofing
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others in class (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography details
39
 long zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
51
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography info
61
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great zoom (616mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
 good battery power (380 per charge)
 weather proofing
 offers touch to focus
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 more heavy than others in class (691 grams)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography information
40
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
52
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
26
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone port
62
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone socket
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than others in class (691 grams)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FZ300
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-06 2015-07-16
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.30 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 691 gr (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 380 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $598