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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-5 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-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-6
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the TG-5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-610 matches up versus the TG-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus TG-5

 TG-610 TG-5 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus TG-610

 TG-5 TG-610 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2011More modern by 77 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-5

 TG-610 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-610 and the TG-5.

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and TG-5 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and TG-5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-610 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography details
33
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-610
Street photography with Olympus TG-5
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
46
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
good battery life (340 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography advice
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
57
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus TG-610Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-610 Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-06 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 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 rate 1.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 210 photographs 340 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $223 $449