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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
39

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX700 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 FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX700, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was brought out 6 months later than the FX700 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-610 scores vs the FX700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FX700

					

					

						
 TG-610 FX700 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus TG-610

					

					

						
 FX700 TG-610 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FX700

					

					

						
 TG-610 FX700 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 has exterior 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 FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-610 compared to the FX700.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and FX700.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to factor the production date  of the cameras into account.

						Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography factors
33
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
37
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography details
Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography highlights
64
 weather sealing
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 bad battery pack (210 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography advice
43
 really wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 weather sealing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 bad battery pack (210 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
48
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging factors
30
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic socket
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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 190 gr (0.42 lb) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $223 $399