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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH25, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was introduced about the same time to the FH25 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-610 grades against the FH25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FH25

 TG-610 FH25 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus TG-610

 FH25 TG-610 

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FH25

 TG-610 FH25 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-610 against the FH25.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and FH25 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and FH25.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH25 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography information
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography factors
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine VI
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 190 gr (0.42 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $223 $180