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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH20 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 FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic FH20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was manufactured 13 months later than the FH20 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-610 matches up against the FH20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FH20

 TG-610 FH20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus TG-610

 FH20 TG-610 

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FH20

 TG-610 FH20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 has outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-610 versus the FH20.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and FH20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and FH20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files however you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-610 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography features
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography features
43
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (210 shots)
no Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging features
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $223 $179