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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic XS1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the XS1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-610 grades versus the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic XS1

 TG-610 XS1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus TG-610

 XS1 TG-610 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic XS1

 TG-610 XS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 features external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-610 and the XS1.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and XS1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic XS1 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography info
Panasonic XS1 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
Sports photography with Panasonic XS1
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
64
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (103g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography details
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 103 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 photos 260 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $223 $130