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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
30

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS1, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was launched 24 months after the TS1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-610 scores against the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic TS1

		

		

			
 TG-610 TS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 TS1 TG-610 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic TS1

		

		

			
 TG-610 TS1 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in 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") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 versus the TS1.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and TS1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-610 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern TG-610 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
33
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
20
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (210 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
29
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
64
 environment proofing
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low battery life (210 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography details
43
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 low battery life (210 per charge)
 no Timelapse function
35
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
30
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external microphone port
28
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-01-06 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $223 $380