Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS2
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Older Model is Panasonic TS1
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe TG-610 was introduced 12 months later than the TS2 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-610 scores versus the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic TS2
TG-610 | TS2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus TG-610
TS2 | TG-610 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic TS2
TG-610 | TS2 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys 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 TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-610 versus the TS2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and TS2.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-610 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 pounds) | 188g (0.41 pounds) |
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 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $223 | $350 |