Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-10 Comparison

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Olympus TG-6

12 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Olympus XZ-10

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-10 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Olympus cameras cameras with different body types: Olympus TG-6, which was introduced in May 2019 is a Waterproof camera with a 12.0MP sensor whereas Olympus XZ-10, which was introduced in January 2013 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, XZ-10 is 6 years older than TG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2019-05-22

12MP - BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

20.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

Built-in GPS

253g. 113 x 66 x 32 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Olympus Tough TG-5 Compare

Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-01-30

12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400

26-130 mm F1.8-2.7 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

5.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

221g. 102 x 61 x 34 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-10 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Olympus Tough TG-6 over Olympus Stylus XZ-10

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected	Better connectivity
Live Composite Mode	Yes vs No	Excellent help for long-exposure photography
Max ISO	12.800 vs 6.400	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 920k dots	13% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	20.0fps vs 5.0fps	15 fps faster
Battery Life	340 shots vs 240 shots	100 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 26mm	1 mm wider coverage
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
Focus Bracketing	Yes vs No	Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking	Yes vs No	Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support	UHS-I vs none	Read/Write in High Speeds

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Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus XZ-10 over Olympus Tough TG-6

External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Number of Focus Points	35 vs 25	10 more focus points
Weight	221 g vs 253 g	32 g lighter
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele	130mm vs 100mm	30 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	5× vs 4x	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.80 vs 2.00	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.70 vs 4.90	faster lens at tele
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

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Common Strengths of Olympus Tough TG-6 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes

Common Weaknesses of Olympus Tough TG-6 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-10: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-6 has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26″) and weighs 253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz) (including batteries). Olympus XZ-10 has external dimensions of 102 x 61 x 34 mm (4.03 x 2.41 x 1.35″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-10. Olympus XZ-10 is 11mm narrower and 5mm shorter than Olympus TG-6 but it is also 2mm thicker.

Comparison image of Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-10.

Comparison image of Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-10 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-10.

Top View Comparison image of Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-10 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus XZ-10 is 32g lighter than the Olympus TG-6 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

TG-6

XZ-10

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

TG-6

XZ-10

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-10's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-10: Sensor Comparison

Both Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-10 have 12.0 MP resolution sensors but Olympus TG-6's sensor is (1/2. ) and Olympus XZ-10's sensor is 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ).

Since Olympus XZ-10's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Olympus TG-6.

Below you can see the TG-6 and XZ-10 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-10 Cameras

As seen above, Olympus XZ-10 has a 0.0x Larger sensor area than Olympus TG-6. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-10 Lens Specs Comparison

Olympus TG-6 features a 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 4x zoom lens whereas Olympus XZ-10 features a 26-130 mm F1.8-2.7 5× zoom lens.

Olympus TG-6 has 1mm wider coverage than the Olympus XZ-10. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Olympus XZ-10 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Olympus XZ-10 has 30mm longer reach than the Olympus TG-6. At f2.70, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

TG-6

XZ-10

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

TG-6

XZ-10

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

TG-6

XZ-10

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

TG-6

XZ-10

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-10 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Olympus TG-6 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus XZ-10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Olympus TG-6 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Olympus XZ-10 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Olympus TG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-10 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 20.0fps
Environmental Sealings
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
100 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
35 Focus Points
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.70
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
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Olympus TG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Olympus XZ-10 for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
253g
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
221g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Olympus TG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-10 for Landscape Photography

POOR

RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Manual Exposure Mode
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-10 scores compare:

Olympus TG-6

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #5 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #285 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Olympus XZ-10

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #32 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #430 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-6 has a higher Overall Score than the Olympus XZ-10 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-6 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Olympus Tough TG-6	Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Brand	Olympus	Olympus
Announced	2019-05-22	2013-01-30
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size		1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	1/2.	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	0.00mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	3968 x 2976
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	25	35
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	25-100 mm (4x)	26-130 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F2.0-4.9	F1.8-2.7
Macro Focus Range	1cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	1,040k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	20.0 fps	5.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	253g	221g
Dimensions	113 x 66 x 32mm	102 x 61 x 34mm
Battery Life	340 shots	240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Built-in	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction