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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

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").

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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).

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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
33
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
33
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
39
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)
70
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
30
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
32
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