Olympus TG-6 vs Sony QX10

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony QX10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was released 5 years after the QX10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-6 grades against the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 features physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 vs the QX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and QX10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony QX10 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.