Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP2
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Launched January 2010
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic FP2, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-610 was launched 13 months later than the FP2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-610 grades against the FP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FP2
TG-610 | FP2 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus TG-610
FP2 | TG-610 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FP2
TG-610 | FP2 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic FP2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-610 vs the FP2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and FP2 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and FP2.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-610 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $223 | $80 |