Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GF5
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GF5 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Released April 2012
- Old Model is Panasonic GF3
- Replacement is Panasonic GF6
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Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic GF5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-610 was brought out 15 months before the GF5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-610 matches up against the GF5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic GF5
| TG-610 | GF5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Olympus TG-610
| GF5 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 15 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic GF5
| TG-610 | GF5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 920k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic GF5 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic GF5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 versus the GF5.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and GF5 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and GF5.
Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-610 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus TG-610 will show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2011-01-06 | 2012-04-05 |
| 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 267 gr (0.59 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 573 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 shots | 360 shots |
| Battery form | 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $223 | $600 |