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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was unveiled within a month of the FH2 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-610 grades versus the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 TG-610 FH2 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 FH2 TG-610 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 TG-610 FH2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 and the FH2.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and FH2.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you will want to consider the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography information
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 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
33
 good MP (14MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Street photography advice
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 lighter than competition (121g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography info
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery (270 shots)
 slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
64
 environment proof
 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
 good battery (270 shots)
 lighter than competition (121g)
 features focus by touch
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography details
43
 fairly wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
41
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 good battery (270 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone support
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic socket
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
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    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AEB    
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 270 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $223 $149