Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-610
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally referred to as X-925
(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
- Introduced January 2011

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FE-4000 was announced 17 months earlier than the TG-610 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-4000 grades vs the TG-610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-610. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus TG-610
FE-4000 | TG-610 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus FE-4000
TG-610 | FE-4000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-610
FE-4000 | TG-610 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4000 versus the TG-610.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and TG-610 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and TG-610.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-610 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-4000 | Olympus TG-610 |
Also called as | X-925 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 210 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $130 | $223 |