Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LF1

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic LF1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The TG-610 was brought out 3 years earlier than the LF1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-610 matches up versus the LF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 versus the LF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and LF1 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and LF1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus TG-610 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.