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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH6 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 FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FH6, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-610 was revealed 12 months before the FH6 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-610 grades vs the FH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 TG-610 FH6 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 FH6 TG-610 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 TG-610 FH6 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 offers external 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) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FH6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-610 and the FH6.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and FH6 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and FH6.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you will want to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-610 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography information
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 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 decent MP (14MP)
 features face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
Street photography with Panasonic FH6
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (119 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (210 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 good battery life (280 per charge)
 slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
64
 weather proofing
 decent MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 not so great battery life (210 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
 good battery life (280 shots)
 lighter than competition (119g)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
43
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse recording
41
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 good battery life (280 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging highlights
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone support
33
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (119 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 280 photos
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    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $223 $129