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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2012
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Olympus TG-610

 Fujifilm XF1 TG-610 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2011More modern by 21 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Fujifilm XF1

 TG-610 Fujifilm XF1 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus TG-610

 Fujifilm XF1 TG-610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

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

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography highlights
42
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography details
Olympus TG-610 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
60
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
43
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus TG-610
 Fujifilm XF1Olympus TG-610
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Olympus TG-610
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-09-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $223