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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic ZS35, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was unveiled 4 years before the ZS35 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-610 scores vs the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic ZS35

		

		

			
 TG-610 ZS35 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 ZS35 TG-610 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZS35

		

		

			
 TG-610 ZS35 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 has external 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-610 vs the ZS35.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and ZS35.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS35 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
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 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
37
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
68
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (305g)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography highlights
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 weather proof
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (210 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
53
 incredible zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
64
 weather proof
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery (210 shots)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
 lighter than others in class (305 grams)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
43
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 bad battery (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic socket
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (305g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $223 $300