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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX580 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 FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FX580, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was launched 24 months later than the FX580 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-610 matches up versus the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FX580

          

          

            
 TG-610 FX580 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus TG-610

          

          

            
 FX580 TG-610 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FX580

          

          

            
 TG-610 FX580 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-610 and the FX580.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and FX580.
To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-610 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography details
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 good  resolution (14MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 provides face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography info
Panasonic FX580 Street photography info
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography highlights
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (210 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography highlights
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 weather proofing
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery (210 CIPA)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography advice
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 decently wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 terrible battery (210 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not available
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging factors
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 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FX580
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.00 m
Flash options 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $223 $499