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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

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
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-610 was announced 5 years prior to the TG-4 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-610 scores against the TG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 TG-610 TG-4 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 TG-4 TG-610 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2011Fresher by 51 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 TG-610 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-610 compared to the TG-4.
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and TG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and TG-4.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
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 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (210 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
48
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery life (380 shots)
 slow fps (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
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 weather sealing
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 bad battery (210 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 great battery life (380 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography advice
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 quite wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 bad battery (210 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse recording
62
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 great battery life (380 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging advice
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 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic socket
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus TG-610Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-610 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-06 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 210 images 380 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $223 $379