Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-610
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Olympus SZ-11 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
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed July 2011
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-610. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus TG-610
SZ-11 | TG-610 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus SZ-11
TG-610 | SZ-11 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-610
SZ-11 | TG-610 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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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 |