Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-610. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus TG-610
XZ-10 | TG-610 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2011 | More 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 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-610
XZ-10 | TG-610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 920k | 920k | Identical 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).
Check out the Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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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 |