• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 30.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FS5 advantages over Olympus TG-610

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.68 vs 1.44 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.3 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Lighter weight
    141g vs 190g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    2.5 fps vs 0.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    3 vs 2 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus TG-610 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FS5

  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    14.0 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FP8

Panasonic DMC-FS5
Panasonic DMC-FP8
  • $366
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $289
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS5 vs Panasonic DMC-FP8

Olympus TG-610
Panasonic DMC-FP8
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $289
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic DMC-FP8

Compared to Sony DSC-TX1

Panasonic DMC-FS5
Sony DSC-TX1
  • $366
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS5 vs Sony DSC-TX1

Olympus TG-610
Sony DSC-TX1
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Olympus TG-610 vs Sony DSC-TX1

Compared to Sony DSC-TX7

Panasonic DMC-FS5
Sony DSC-TX7
  • $366
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS5 vs Sony DSC-TX7

Olympus TG-610
Sony DSC-TX7
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Thinner
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Olympus TG-610 vs Sony DSC-TX7

Compared to Olympus Tough-6020

Panasonic DMC-FS5
Olympus Tough-6020
  • $366
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS5 vs Olympus Tough-6020

Olympus TG-610
Olympus Tough-6020
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus Tough-6020

Compared to Nikon S1200pj

Panasonic DMC-FS5
Nikon S1200pj
  • $366
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS5 vs Nikon S1200pj

Olympus TG-610
Nikon S1200pj
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

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