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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 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
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6010
Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus 6010 versus Olympus TG-810, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was brought out 3 years prior to the TG-810 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 6010 scores versus the TG-810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus TG-810

 6010 TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus 6010

 TG-810 6010 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Olympus TG-810

 6010 TG-810 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 6010 against the TG-810.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and TG-810 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and TG-810.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-810 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography info
Olympus TG-810 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography info
61
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Olympus TG-810
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Olympus TG-810
Also called mju Tough 6010 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2009-07-17 2011-08-16
Body design 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 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50C LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $428