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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and G100 (20MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-610 was launched 10 years prior to the G100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-610 matches up vs the G100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic G100

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 G100 TG-610 
LaunchedJune 2020January 2011Fresher by 115 months
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k920kClearer display (+920k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic G100

		

		

			
 TG-610 G100 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 vs the G100.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and G100 is 93 and 81 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and G100.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G100 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
77
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
Panasonic G100 Street photography features
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 no image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography features
Panasonic G100 Sports photography features
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (210 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
56
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
 no image stabilization
 low battery pack (270 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
64
 environment proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 terrible battery power (210 shots)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
78
 supports bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 low battery pack (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography advice
43
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery power (210 shots)
 lack of Timelapse recording
71
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 low battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Panasonic G100
30
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone port
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
 comes with microphone socket
 no image stabilization
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic G100
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-06 2020-06-24
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x1920
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 352 gr (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
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 210 images 270 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $223 $698