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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was revealed 7 months after the TG-610 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-11 matches up vs the TG-610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus TG-610

 SZ-11 TG-610 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus SZ-11

 TG-610 SZ-11 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-610

 SZ-11 TG-610 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-11 against the TG-610.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and TG-610 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and TG-610.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ-11 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography info
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus SZ-11Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-27 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 200 shots 210 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $253 $223