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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS4

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