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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 6 months earlier than the FZ47 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the FZ47 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic FZ47

 SP-610UZ FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 FZ47 SP-610UZ 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FZ47

 SP-610UZ FZ47 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ has outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-610UZ and the FZ47.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and FZ47 is 79 and 68 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and FZ47.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
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incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
better than average battery life (400 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography info
40
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
27
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2011-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 498 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $379