Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS20

Following is a extended review of the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS20, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was announced 13 months earlier than the TS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-610 scores vs the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 provides physical 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 TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 compared to the TS20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and TS20 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and TS20.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS20 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.