Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GF3
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GF3 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)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Launched August 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF2
- Successor is Panasonic GF5
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Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic GF3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-610 was released 7 months earlier than the GF3 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-610 scores against the GF3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic GF3
| TG-610 | GF3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Olympus TG-610
| GF3 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic GF3
| TG-610 | GF3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 features external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic GF3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-610 versus the GF3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and GF3 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and GF3.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-610 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-610 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-08-11 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| 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 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lb) | 264 gr (0.58 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 459 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 images | 300 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $223 | $360 |