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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic G9, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and G9 (20MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-610 was released 7 years prior to the G9 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-610 scores versus the G9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic G9

 TG-610 G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus TG-610

 G9 TG-610 
IntroducedNovember 2017January 2011More recent by 83 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic G9

 TG-610 G9 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic G9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-610 against the G9.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and G9 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and G9.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-610 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic G9 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography details
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
75
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography information
Panasonic G9 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Travel photography highlights
64
weather proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography information
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging details
Panasonic G9 Vlogging details
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
76
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic G9
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Class Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-06 2017-11-08
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
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 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 658 gr (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 400 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Two
Price at release $223 $1,500