Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic G1

Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic G1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The TG-610 was released 24 months later than the G1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-610 matches up versus the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 offers 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 G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic G1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 compared to the G1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and G1 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and G1.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-610 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-610 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-610 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.