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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 6010 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was unveiled 5 years before the TG-2 iHS which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 6010 scores against the TG-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 6010 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus 6010

 TG-2 iHS 6010 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 6010 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6010 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 6010 against the TG-2 iHS.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and TG-2 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and TG-2 iHS.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged 6010 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (350 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6010
Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
61
weather proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery (350 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery (350 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Also called mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-17 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50C Li-90B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $380