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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH27, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was revealed very close to the FH27 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-610 grades against the FH27 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FH27

		

		

			
 TG-610 FH27 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 FH27 TG-610 
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Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FH27

		

		

			
 TG-610 FH27 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-610 versus the FH27.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and FH27 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and FH27.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH27 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.
	
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography info
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 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
Panasonic FH27 Street photography features
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch focus
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography details
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (210 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography details
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 weather sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low battery pack (210 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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 includes touch focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 low battery pack (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging highlights
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic port
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
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 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 250 pictures
Type of battery 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 One One
Launch cost $223 $229