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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7000
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was unveiled 24 months before the TG-610 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 7000 matches up versus the TG-610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus TG-610

 7000 TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus 7000

 TG-610 7000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-610

 7000 TG-610 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 features outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 7000 against the TG-610.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and TG-610 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and TG-610.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-610 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography information
Olympus TG-610 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography information
56
flash built-in
very long zoom (260mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (210 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus Stylus 7000Olympus TG-610
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Olympus TG-610
Also referred to as mju 7000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172g (0.38 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $223