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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6010
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • New Model is Olympus TG-6
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 6010 versus Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was introduced 8 years before the TG-5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 6010 grades versus the TG-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus TG-5

 6010 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus 6010

 TG-5 6010 
LaunchedMay 2017July 2009Fresher by 95 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Olympus TG-5

 6010 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6010 versus Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 6010 and the TG-5.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and TG-5 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and TG-5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Olympus TG-5
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography information
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
good battery life (340 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography factors
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
57
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6010
Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
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Olympus 6010 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Olympus Tough TG-5
Also called as mju Tough 6010 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-17 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
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 distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50C LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $449