Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP1
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic FP1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-610 was introduced 13 months after the FP1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-610 scores against the FP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FP1
TG-610 | FP1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus TG-610
FP1 | TG-610 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FP1
TG-610 | FP1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic FP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-610 against the FP1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and FP1 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and FP1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-610 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-610 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lbs) | 151g (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $223 | $153 |