Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GF1
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Released October 2009
- Replacement is Panasonic GF2
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Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic GF1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-610 was manufactured 15 months after the GF1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-610 scores against the GF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic GF1
| TG-610 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | October 2009 | More modern by 15 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus TG-610
| GF1 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic GF1
| TG-610 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-610 vs the GF1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and GF1 is 93 and 85 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and GF1.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-610 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus TG-610 will show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern TG-610 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2009-10-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine HD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| 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 support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 385 gr (0.85 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 513 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 pictures | 380 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $223 | $400 |