Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ40

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 6 months after the FZ40 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the FZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Panasonic FZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the FZ40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and FZ40 is 79 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and FZ40.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.