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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was launched 2 years after the TG-610 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the XZ-10 scores vs the TG-610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus TG-610

 XZ-10 TG-610 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 26 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus XZ-10

 TG-610 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-610

 XZ-10 TG-610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the TG-610.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and TG-610 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and TG-610.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger XZ-10 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
45
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography info
Olympus TG-610 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (221 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography information
60
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (221g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (210 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography features
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
35
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than average (221g)
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-30 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 240 photos 210 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $428 $223