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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

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
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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).

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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
33
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
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