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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic FZ28, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was brought out 2 years later than the FZ28 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-610 scores against the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FZ28

 TG-610 FZ28 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus TG-610

 FZ28 TG-610 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FZ28

 TG-610 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 compared to the FZ28.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and FZ28.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer TG-610 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography features
64
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
24
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-06 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 417 grams (0.92 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $223 $599