Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ300

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic FZ300, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was brought out 5 years prior to the FZ300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-610 grades versus the FZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic FZ300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 versus the FZ300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and FZ300 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and FZ300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.