Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP1

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.