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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was unveiled 5 years prior to the TG-3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 6010 grades versus the TG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus TG-3

 6010 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus 6010

 TG-3 6010 
AnnouncedMarch 2014July 2009More recent by 57 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Olympus TG-3

 6010 TG-3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 features outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 6010 and the TG-3.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and TG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and TG-3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography advice
61
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography details
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Olympus Tough TG-3
Also Known as mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-17 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic VII
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 330 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50C LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $350