Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ150
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Announced April 2012
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The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FZ150, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-610 was released 15 months earlier than the FZ150 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-610 grades against the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FZ150
| TG-610 | FZ150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus TG-610
| FZ150 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 15 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FZ150
| TG-610 | FZ150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 offers outside 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 FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FZ150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 versus the FZ150.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and FZ150 is 93 and 67 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and FZ150.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2012-04-11 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 9.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 pounds) | 528 grams (1.16 pounds) |
| Physical 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 score | not tested | 40 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 132 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 images | 410 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $223 | $499 |