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Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2012
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L610 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was brought out 10 months before the TG-2 iHS so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the L610 scores vs the TG-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 L610 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon L610

 TG-2 iHS L610 
RevealedJune 2013August 2012More modern by 10 months
Screen resolution610k460kCrisper screen (+150k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 L610 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L610 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L610 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the L610 vs the TG-2 iHS.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and TG-2 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon L610 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged L610 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
44
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (120 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (120 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
great battery power (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (120 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L610Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-08-09 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 grams (0.53 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 120 photos 350 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA Li-90B
Self timer - Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $380