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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX48, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was introduced 24 months after the FX48 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-610 grades against the FX48 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FX48

 TG-610 FX48 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus TG-610

 FX48 TG-610 

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FX48

 TG-610 FX48 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 provides external 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) while the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 vs the FX48.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and FX48.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern TG-610 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography details
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography highlights
64
weather proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography highlights
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $223 $325