Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2011
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-10 was brought out 2 months later than the TG-610 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-10 scores vs the TG-610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-610. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus TG-610
SZ-10 | TG-610 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus SZ-10
TG-610 | SZ-10 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-610
SZ-10 | TG-610 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 has outside dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-10 and the TG-610.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and TG-610 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and TG-610.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SZ-10 | Olympus TG-610 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 190 grams (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 photographs | 210 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $300 | $223 |