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Olympus TG-610 Review

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    Main Features

    • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • ISO 80 - 1600
    • 28-140 mm F3.9-5.9 Zoom Lens
    • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3" Fixed Type Screen
    • 1 fps continuous shooting
    • HD - 1280 x 720 video
    • 190g. 96 x 65 x 26 mm
    • Weather Sealed Body
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    Olympus TG-610 Overview

    First introduced in January 2011 , Olympus TG-610 is a 14.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 28-140 mm F3.9-5.9 lens.

    Olympus TG-610 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Olympus TG-610 has an Overall Score of 45/100 and ranked #129 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Waterproof), and ranked #596 out of 1225 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Olympus TG-610 Physical Specs
    Olympus TG-610 weighs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz) and has external dimensions of 96 x 65 x 26 mm (3.78 x 2.56 x 1.02″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 26mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Olympus TG-610 with the dimensions:

    Olympus TG-610 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Olympus TG-610 Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Olympus TG-610, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Olympus TG-610 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Olympus TG-610 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Olympus TG-610 with its main competitors:

    Olympus TG-610 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs TG-610 Thickness vs TG-610
    Olympus TG-610 Camera Olympus TG-6
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    253g 63g heavier 32mm 6mm thicker
    Olympus TG-610 Camera Olympus 6020
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    122g 68g lighter 22mm 4mm thinner
    Olympus TG-610 Camera Olympus TG-320
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    155g 35g lighter 23mm 3mm thinner
    Olympus TG-610 Camera Olympus TG-810
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    215g 25g heavier 26mm equal thickness
    Olympus TG-610 Camera Olympus TG-5
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    250g 60g heavier 32mm 6mm thicker
    Olympus TG-610 Camera Nikon D3500
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    365g 175g heavier 70mm 44mm thicker
    Olympus TG-610 Camera Ricoh WG-30
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    192g 2g heavier 30mm 4mm thicker
    Olympus TG-610 Camera Olympus TG-850 iHS
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    218g 28g heavier 28mm 2mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Olympus TG-610 has environmental sealings (waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, freezeproof)

    Olympus TG-610 Sensor and Photography Features

    Olympus TG-610 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features TruePic III+ processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4288 x 3216 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. TG-610 has a native ISO range of 80 - 1600 but unfortunately, Olympus TG-610 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 or Olympus XZ-1 in the same price range.

    Olympus TG-610 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Olympus TG-610 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Waterproof cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Olympus TG-610's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Olympus TG-610 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Olympus TG-610 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Olympus TG-610 Lens

    Olympus TG-610 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-5.9 5× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 28mm and 140mm reach on tele gives a lot of flexibility and satisfy most of your needs.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    TG-610
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    TG-610
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.90 at 28mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f5.90.

    Max Aperture at Wide

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    TG-610
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    TG-610
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    TG-610 is also equipped with Sensor-shift image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.



    Olympus TG-610 LCD

    Olympus TG-610 has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 920k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    TG-610 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 (Compare) or Olympus SP-565UZ (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Olympus TG-610 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect TG-610 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Battery

    Olympus TG-610 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 210 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 255 shots, Olympus TG-610 has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend TG-610 owners to buy some extra batteries.

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    Olympus TG-4 with its 380shots is the model with longest battery life among Waterproof cameras. Check the comparison of Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Waterproof cameras list.

    Olympus TG-610 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Olympus TG-610 Camera Olympus TG-6
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes No No
    Olympus TG-610 Camera Olympus 6020
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Olympus TG-610 Camera Olympus TG-320
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    1280 x 720 150shots No No No
    Olympus TG-610 Camera Olympus TG-810
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    1280 x 720 220shots No No No
    Olympus TG-610 Camera Olympus TG-5
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes No No
    Olympus TG-610 Camera Nikon D3500
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    1920 x 1080 1550shots No Yes No
    Olympus TG-610 Camera Ricoh WG-30
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    1920 x 1080 300shots No No No
    Olympus TG-610 Camera Olympus TG-850 iHS
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    1920 x 1080 330shots Yes No No

    Olympus TG-610 Video Features

    With Olympus TG-610, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30 fps and save in and Motion JPEG formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    TG-610 has a built-in Mono microphone but no speaker.
    Olympus TG-610 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 or Samsung PL120 in a similar price range.

    Olympus TG-610 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Olympus TG-610 can shoot continuously at max speed of 1 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately TG-610 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Olympus TG-610 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Olympus TG-610 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Olympus TG-610 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Olympus TG-610 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Water Proof
    Shock Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Image Stabilization
    Face Detection Focusing
    920k dots LCD Resolution
    190g Light Body
    Environmental Sealing
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    Low Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 1.600
    Only Unknown Focus Points
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
    Low Battery Life: 210 shots
    No Manual Focusing
    No Manual Exposure
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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    What type of Photography is Olympus TG-610 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Olympus TG-610 in 5 different photography areas.

    Olympus TG-610 for Portrait Photography

    Olympus TG-610 has a score of 27 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theTG-610.
    Image Stabilization
    Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus TG-610 for Portrait Photography

    Olympus TG-610 for Street Photography

    Olympus TG-610 has a score of 60 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Waterproof Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus TG-610 for Street Photography

    Olympus TG-610 for Sports Photography

    Olympus TG-610 has a score of 20 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theTG-610.
    Environmental Sealings
    Image Stabilization
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    140 mm Tele Lens
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
    Unknown Focus Points
    Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus TG-610 for Sports Photography

    Olympus TG-610 for Daily Photography

    Olympus TG-610 has a score of 65 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Waterproof Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    190g
    Environmental Sealings
    5.0X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus TG-610 for Daily Photography

    Olympus TG-610 for Landscape Photography

    Olympus TG-610 has a score of 21 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theTG-610.
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Environmental Sealings
    Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus TG-610 for Landscape Photography
    Olympus TG-610 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Olympus TG-610 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Olympus TG-610 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Olympus TG-610

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Olympus TG-610 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Olympus TG-610
    Does the Olympus TG-610 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Olympus TG-610 have RAW support?
    Does the Olympus TG-610 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Olympus TG-610 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Olympus TG-610?
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    is the Olympus TG-610 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
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    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Olympus TG-610?
    What is the Weight of Olympus TG-610?
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    Olympus TG-610 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Olympus
    Model Olympus TG-610
    Announced 2011-01-06
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Number of Lenses
    Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5×)
    Max Aperture F3.9-5.9
    Macro Focus Range 3cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 920k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 4s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 4.20 m
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 14 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216
    Max Native ISO 1,600
    Min Native ISO 80
    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 Unknown
    Number of Cross Focus Points 0
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
    Video Formats Motion JPEG
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 190g
    Physical Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm
    Battery Life 210 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model LI-50B
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 12 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1


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