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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 8010 and Olympus TG-610, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was released 11 months prior to the TG-610 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the 8010 scores vs the TG-610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus TG-610

 8010 TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus 8010

 TG-610 8010 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Olympus TG-610

 8010 TG-610 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 features external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 8010 against the TG-610.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and TG-610 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and TG-610.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-610 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (13MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (245g)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8010
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
64
environment proofing
megapixel count good (13MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (245 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography factors
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (245 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Olympus TG-610
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 210 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $223