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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-6, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-3010 was released 11 years prior to the TG-6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-3010 grades vs the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Olympus TG-6

 FE-3010 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus FE-3010

 TG-6 FE-3010 
ReleasedMay 2019January 2009More modern by 126 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-6

 FE-3010 TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the FE-3010 against the TG-6.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and TG-6 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and TG-6.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-3010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
33
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
57
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (253g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
31
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
57
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus FE-3010Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-07 2019-05-22
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lb) 253 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $140 $449