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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FS25, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-610 was unveiled 24 months later than the FS25 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-610 grades against the FS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FS25

 TG-610 FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus TG-610

 FS25 TG-610 

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FS25

 TG-610 FS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-610 and the FS25.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and FS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and FS25.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger TG-610 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $223 $230