Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ80
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ80 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-610 was introduced 7 years prior to the FZ80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-610 scores against the FZ80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic FZ80
TG-610 | FZ80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus TG-610
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Introduced | January 2017 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 73 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic FZ80
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-610 against the FZ80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and FZ80 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and FZ80.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ80 to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 616 gr (1.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | 330 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $223 | $399 |