Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZR1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-610 was revealed 18 months later than the ZR1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-610 grades vs the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic ZR1
| TG-610 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus TG-610
| ZR1 | TG-610 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZR1
| TG-610 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-610 compared to the ZR1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and ZR1.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-610 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger TG-610 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
| Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-06 | 2009-07-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine V |
| 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lb) | 158 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $223 | $280 |