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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6010
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus 6010 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 3 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the 6010 grades vs the TG-1 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 6010 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus 6010

 TG-1 iHS 6010 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2009Fresher by 34 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 6010 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 enjoys 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) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6010 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 6010 and the TG-1 iHS.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and TG-1 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and TG-1 iHS.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of files though you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 6010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography information
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Also referred to as mju Tough 6010 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-17 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50C LI90B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $399