Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS40

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS40, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-610 was unveiled 4 years prior to the ZS40 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-610 grades against the ZS40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-610 against the ZS40.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and ZS40.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.