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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic FZ60, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was launched 18 months before the FZ60 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-610 matches up against the FZ60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FZ60

 TG-610 FZ60 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus TG-610

 FZ60 TG-610 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FZ60

 TG-610 FZ60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-610 vs the FZ60.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and FZ60 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and FZ60.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (450 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
better than average battery (450 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (493g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography info
43
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
27
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others (493g)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FZ60
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 gr (0.42 lbs) 493 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 450 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $223 $350