Clicky

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
35

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FH5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-610 was brought out at a similar time to the FH5 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-610 scores vs the FH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
 TG-610 FH5 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 FH5 TG-610 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
 TG-610 FH5 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-610 against the FH5.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and FH5 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and FH5.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH5 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography factors
33
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
34
 MP count good (16MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography info
Panasonic FH5 Street photography info
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 lighter than others in class (121g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography advice
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (210 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
64
 weather proof
 MP count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery (210 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
 lighter than others in class (121 grams)
 provides focus by touch
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
43
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery (210 per charge)
 no Time Lapse recording
38
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging advice
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic support
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 lighter than others in class (121g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic jack
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	

		

			
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
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 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $223 $169