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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was revealed 11 months before the TG-610 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the TG-610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus TG-610

 SP-600 UZ TG-610 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 TG-610 SP-600 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus TG-610

 SP-600 UZ TG-610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has outside 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-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus TG-610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the TG-610.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and TG-610 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and TG-610.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
36
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
29
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging information
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
20
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus SP-600 UZOlympus TG-610
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 gr (1.00 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $189 $223