Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic GH1

Below is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic GH1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is pretty close but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The TG-610 was unveiled 19 months later than the GH1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-610 grades against the GH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 comes with exterior 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 GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 compared to the GH1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and GH1 is 93 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and GH1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-610 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-610 will result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger TG-610 provides a benefit in sensor technology.