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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, both Waterproof cameras and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TG-820 iHS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 6010 matches up versus the TG-820 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 6010 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus 6010

 TG-820 iHS 6010 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kSharper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 6010 TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 has outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 6010 against the TG-820 iHS.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and TG-820 iHS is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and TG-820 iHS.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older 6010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography details
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6010 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-17 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50C LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $500