Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus TG-610. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.