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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS30, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the TS30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-610 grades against the TS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic TS30

		

		

			
 TG-610 TS30 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 TS30 TG-610 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 48 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic TS30

		

		

			
 TG-610 TS30 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 has physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-610 against the TS30.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and TS30 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and TS30.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS30 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
35
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 lighter than others in class (142 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (210 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
42
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proofing
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 max fps very slow (1.3 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
64
 environment sealing
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 bad battery power (210 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
74
 lighter than others in class (142g)
 weather proofing
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
43
 quite wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 bad battery power (210 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
43
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 weather proofing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic support
33
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than others in class (142g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic TS30
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $223 $180