Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-610

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and TG-610 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 21 months after the TG-610 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades versus the TG-610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 & Olympus TG-610. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 has outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the TG-610.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and TG-610 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and TG-610.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-610 will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XF1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.