Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS4

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.