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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS10, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was launched 12 months after the TS10 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-610 matches up vs the TS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic TS10

 TG-610 TS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus TG-610

 TS10 TG-610 

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic TS10

 TG-610 TS10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-610 vs the TS10.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and TS10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and TS10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-610 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography information
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
weather proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography advice
43
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-06 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $223 $249