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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-310, both Waterproof cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was manufactured 17 months before the TG-310 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 6010 grades versus the TG-310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus TG-310

 6010 TG-310 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus 6010

 TG-310 6010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Olympus TG-310

 6010 TG-310 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the 6010 compared to the TG-310.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and TG-310 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and TG-310.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-310 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography info
Olympus TG-310 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (155g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6010
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (155g)
weather proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6010
Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Olympus TG-310
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Olympus TG-310
Also referred to as mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 150 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50C LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $0