Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FZ28
TG-610 | FZ28 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 25 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus TG-610
FZ28 | TG-610 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FZ28
TG-610 | FZ28 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |