Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-310

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 11 months prior to the TG-310 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the TG-310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Olympus TG-310. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus TG-310 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the TG-310.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and TG-310 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and TG-310.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-310 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.