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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released November 2007
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-510
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-500
  • Successor is Olympus E-520
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
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus TG-610, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and TG-610 (14MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and TG-610 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-510 was manufactured 4 years before the TG-610 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-510 grades versus the TG-610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus TG-610

 E-510 TG-610 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus E-510

 TG-610 E-510 
ReleasedJanuary 2011November 2007Fresher by 38 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus TG-610

 E-510 TG-610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 offers exterior measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus TG-610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-510 compared to the TG-610.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and TG-610 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and TG-610.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-510 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-610 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older E-510 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-510
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (490g)
no articulating screen
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-510
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-510
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
52
lighter than competition (490 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography factors
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus E-510Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-510 Olympus TG-610
Also called as EVOLT E-510 -
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Released 2007-11-23 2011-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490 grams (1.08 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 442 not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $550 $223