Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ35

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ35, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was unveiled 7 months after the FZ35 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-610 grades vs the FZ35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 features 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) and the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 compared to the FZ35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and FZ35 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and FZ35.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-610 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern TG-610 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.