• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus Tough-8010 advantages over Olympus TG-610

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 2 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Olympus TG-610 advantages over Olympus Tough-8010

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    0.7 fps vs 0.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus Tough-6020

Olympus Tough-8010
Olympus Tough-6020
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Olympus TG-610
Olympus Tough-6020
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Olympus TG-810

Olympus Tough-8010
Olympus TG-810
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More dots on screen
Olympus TG-610
Olympus TG-810
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof

Compared to Nikon S1200pj

Olympus Tough-8010
Nikon S1200pj
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Higher extended ISO
Olympus TG-610
Nikon S1200pj
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compared to Fujifilm XP50

Olympus Tough-8010
Fujifilm XP50
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $238
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 1080p video
Olympus TG-610
Fujifilm XP50
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $238
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compared to Olympus TG-820

Olympus Tough-8010
Olympus TG-820
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
Olympus TG-610
Olympus TG-820
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoots 1080p video
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