Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS5
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![Olympus TG-610 front Olympus TG-610 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-610/Olympus-TG-610-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5/Panasonic-TS5-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Announced July 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
- Renewed by Panasonic TS6
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The TG-610 was released 3 years prior to the TS5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-610 grades versus the TS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic TS5
TG-610 | TS5 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus TG-610
TS5 | TG-610 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic TS5
TG-610 | TS5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-610 and the TS5.
![Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-610-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-610-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and TS5.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-610-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-610-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2013-07-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | 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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 214 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 370 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $223 | $350 |