Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic SZ5
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2011
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Released July 2012
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Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic SZ5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-610 was introduced 18 months before the SZ5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-610 matches up vs the SZ5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic SZ5
| TG-610 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Olympus TG-610
| SZ5 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic SZ5
| TG-610 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys physical measurements 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 SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic SZ5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 versus the SZ5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and SZ5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and SZ5.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Olympus TG-610 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography features
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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weather proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lighter than competitors (136g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (136g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2012-07-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 136 grams (0.30 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $223 | $195 |