Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-610
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Released July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
(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
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Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and TG-610 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 6000 was launched 18 months before the TG-610 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 6000 grades against the TG-610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus TG-610
| 6000 | TG-610 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus 6000
| TG-610 | 6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-610
| 6000 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 6000 vs the TG-610.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and TG-610 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and TG-610.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-610 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 6000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Olympus TG-610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Olympus TG-610 |
| Also Known as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-07-01 | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 | 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 | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) | 190 grams (0.42 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 210 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $259 | $223 |