Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-870

Below is a complete review of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus TG-870, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 7 years before the TG-870 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the TG-870 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Olympus TG-870 has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus TG-870 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the TG-870.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and TG-870 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and TG-870.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-870 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.