Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-610
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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Updated by Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced January 2011
Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-610, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty close but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and TG-610 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-P1 was launched 17 months before the TG-610 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-P1 grades vs the TG-610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Olympus TG-610. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus TG-610
E-P1 | TG-610 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus E-P1
TG-610 | E-P1 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 17 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Olympus TG-610
E-P1 | TG-610 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 features exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-P1 against the TG-610.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and TG-610 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and TG-610.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-610 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Olympus TG-610 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 355 gr (0.78 pounds) | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 210 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $182 | $223 |