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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6010
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Updated by Olympus TG-5
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was brought out 6 years earlier than the TG-4 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the 6010 grades against the TG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus 6010

		

		

			
 TG-4 6010 
ReleasedApril 2015July 2009More modern by 69 months
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 6010 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 has external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 6010 against the TG-4.
Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and TG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and TG-4.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
21
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
47
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (247g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus 6010 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
48
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus 6010 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography highlights
61
 weather sealing
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
 good battery life (380 shots)
 environment proofing
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus 6010 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography information
35
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
62
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 good battery life (380 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
28
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic jack
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Olympus Tough TG-4
Also Known as mju Tough 6010 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-17 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 25
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 range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash    
AEB    
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
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 - 380 shots
Type of battery - 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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $379