Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP5
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched January 2011
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011
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On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FP5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-610 was announced at a similar time to the FP5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-610 matches up against the FP5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FP5
| TG-610 | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus TG-610
| FP5 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FP5
| TG-610 | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 against the FP5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and FP5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and FP5.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography features
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Olympus TG-610 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography information
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (260 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
great battery life (260 per charge)
includes touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
great battery life (260 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Olympus TG-610 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging highlights
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 141 grams (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 | 260 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $223 | $199 |