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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Launched May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was announced 7 years earlier than the TG-6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the XZ-10 grades vs the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus TG-6

 XZ-10 TG-6 
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus XZ-10

 TG-6 XZ-10 
LaunchedMay 2019January 2013Newer by 76 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-6

 XZ-10 TG-6 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 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).

Compare the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the XZ-10 against the TG-6.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and TG-6 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and TG-6.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged XZ-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-10
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
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you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography information
Olympus TG-6 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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high frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
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has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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better than average battery (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (253g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (253g)
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-30 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 gr (0.49 pounds) 253 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 340 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $428 $449