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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic FZ100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was released 6 months later than the FZ100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-610 grades vs the FZ100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FZ100

          

          

            
 TG-610 FZ100 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus TG-610

          

          

            
 FZ100 TG-610 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FZ100

          

          

            
 TG-610 FZ100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar generation
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display  No Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic FZ100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 vs the FZ100.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and FZ100 is 93 and 67 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and FZ100.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you will want to take the release date  of the products into consideration.

            Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography details
33
 good megapixels (14MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
53
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
Street photography with Panasonic FZ100
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
58
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than others (540g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography highlights
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
51
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
64
 environment sealing
 good megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 quite wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others (540 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography highlights
43
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery life (210 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse mode
51
 focusing manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic jack
64
 quite wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has external mic socket
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than others (540 grams)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FZ100
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 540 gr (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $223 $500