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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(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
Panasonic TS2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic TS2

 TG-610 TS2 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus TG-610

 TS2 TG-610 

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic TS2

 TG-610 TS2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography information
64
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
weather proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
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