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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-6, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was brought out 10 years prior to the TG-6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 8010 grades versus the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus TG-6

 8010 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus 8010

 TG-6 8010 
ReleasedMay 2019February 2010More recent by 113 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Olympus TG-6

 8010 TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 8010 and the TG-6.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and TG-6 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and TG-6.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus 8010 to produce greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography information
Olympus TG-6 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (245 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8010
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
64
environment sealing
decent MP (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (245 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
good battery pack (340 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
57
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging advice
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (245 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Olympus Tough TG-6
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 245g (0.54 lbs) 253g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" 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
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $600 $449