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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Updated by Sony ZV-1 II
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-610 and Sony ZV-1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-610 was revealed 10 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-610 matches up versus the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony ZV-1

 TG-610 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus TG-610

 ZV-1 TG-610 
AnnouncedMay 2020January 2011More recent by 114 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony ZV-1

 TG-610 ZV-1 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 features external 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 Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-610 compared to the ZV-1.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and ZV-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and ZV-1.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-610 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
85
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
71
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography advice
64
environment proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
81
lighter than average in class (294g)
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (210 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
86
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lighter than average in class (294g)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus TG-610Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony ZV-1
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $223 $750