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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP7 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 FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was unveiled within a month of the FP7 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-610 scores versus the FP7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
 TG-610 FP7 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 FP7 TG-610 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
 TG-610 FP7 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 compared to the FP7.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and FP7 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and FP7.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
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 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography info
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery (210 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
 slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
64
 weather proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
 better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
 features touch to focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (147g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography info
43
 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 low battery (210 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
 bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (240 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
30
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone socket
29
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $223 $227