Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic F5
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
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Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic F5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-610 was brought out 24 months earlier than the F5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-610 matches up vs the F5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic F5
| TG-610 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus TG-610
| F5 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic F5
| TG-610 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-610 against the F5.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and F5 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and F5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older TG-610 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 5.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $223 | $100 |