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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm X20 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
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
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and TG-610 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X20 was released 2 years later than the TG-610 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up vs the TG-610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Olympus TG-610

 Fujifilm X20 TG-610 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Fujifilm X20

 TG-610 Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus TG-610

 Fujifilm X20 TG-610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 has outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the TG-610.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and TG-610 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and TG-610.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus TG-610 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than others in class (353 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography factors
61
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (353 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
64
weather proof
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography info
55
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (270 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (353g)
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus TG-610
 Fujifilm X20Olympus TG-610
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X20 Olympus TG-610
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-04-29 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 353 gr (0.78 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 photographs 210 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $223