Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ10W

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-610 vs Samsung HZ10W, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was announced 21 months later than the HZ10W which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-610 scores versus the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 and Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 features outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 compared to the HZ10W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and HZ10W.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-610 to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-610 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.