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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(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
  • Launched February 2011
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-10 was announced 9 years earlier than the TG-6 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-10 scores vs the TG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus SZ-10

		

		

			
 TG-6 SZ-10 
ReleasedMay 2019February 2011Newer by 100 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 SZ-10 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the TG-6.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and TG-6 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and TG-6.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
33
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
40
 manual focus
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography highlights
40
 amazing zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (220 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
47
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery (340 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
65
 lighter than competition in class (215g)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 long zoom (504mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
 good battery (340 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (253g)
 MP count low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
40
 rather wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 not so great battery power (220 per charge)
 no Timelapse recording
57
 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 good battery (340 per charge)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
31
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone support
34
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic port
 heavier than competition in class (253g)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-08 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT 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 speed 1.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 253 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images 340 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $449