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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was unveiled 13 months prior to the TS4 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-610 grades versus the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic TS4

 TG-610 TS4 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus TG-610

 TS4 TG-610 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic TS4

 TG-610 TS4 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 has outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 versus the TS4.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and TS4.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography information
Panasonic TS4 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography features
64
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
good battery life (310 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery life (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-06 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 pictures 310 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $223 $399