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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

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
  • Announced May 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The TG-6 was brought out 12 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-6 scores versus the GX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung GX-10

 TG-6 GX-10 
LaunchedMay 2019September 2006Fresher by 155 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kClearer screen (+830k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Olympus TG-6

 GX-10 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung GX-10

 TG-6 GX-10 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 versus the GX-10.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and GX-10 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and GX-10.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus TG-6 will give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer TG-6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (253 grams)
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
47
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
68
good battery power (340 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (253 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
49
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
57
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (253 grams)
9
no video recording
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Samsung GX-10
 Olympus Tough TG-6Samsung GX-10
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Samsung GX-10
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2019-05-22 2006-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 gr (0.56 pounds) 793 gr (1.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 340 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $449 $850