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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic ZS8, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-610 was brought out 6 months before the ZS8 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-610 grades against the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 TG-610 ZS8 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 ZS8 TG-610 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZS8

		

		

			
 TG-610 ZS8 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-610 and the ZS8.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and ZS8.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you have to take the production date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography highlights
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 megapixel count good (14MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
30
 good megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
Street photography with Panasonic ZS8
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (210 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography details
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
47
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 low fps (2.0 fps)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
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 weather proofing
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery life (210 per charge)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competition (210g)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (384mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography features
43
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery life (210 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
44
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS8
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic port
30
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (210 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZS8
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech 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 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photos 340 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $223 $275