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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced March 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
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was released 2 months after the TG-610 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ-30MR 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-30MR over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR TG-610 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
 TG-610 SZ-30MR 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR TG-610 
ReleasedMarch 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR has physical 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 proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the TG-610.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and TG-610 is 89 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and TG-610.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography advice
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 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
33
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Street photography factors
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (226 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
41
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
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 lighter than others in class (226 grams)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 bad battery (220 CIPA)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
 environment proofing
 MP count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 terrible battery life (210 shots)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography info
41
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 bad battery (220 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
 relatively wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 environment proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 terrible battery life (210 shots)
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-30MR
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (226g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic socket
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus SZ-30MROlympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-30MR Olympus TG-610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-03-02 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 190g (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 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 pictures 210 pictures
Battery format 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    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $279 $223