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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX7
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic LX10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-610 was manufactured 6 years prior to the LX10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-610 grades vs the LX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic LX10

 TG-610 LX10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Olympus TG-610

 LX10 TG-610 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2011Fresher by 69 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic LX10

 TG-610 LX10 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 offers exterior 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 LX10 has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic LX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-610 vs the LX10.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and LX10 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and LX10.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic LX10 will provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (310 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
Panasonic LX10 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX10 Travel photography factors
64
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
75
lighter than competition (310 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
69
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Panasonic LX10
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
38
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (310 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic LX10
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-LX15
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.4-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MP4, H.264, AAC
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 310g (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 20
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery life 210 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $223 $700