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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out 18 months prior to the TG-810 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-600 UZ scores against the TG-810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus TG-810

 SP-600 UZ TG-810 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 TG-810 SP-600 UZ 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2010More recent by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus TG-810

 SP-600 UZ TG-810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the TG-810.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and TG-810 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and TG-810.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Street photography factors
36
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography information
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography advice
29
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
20
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus SP-600 UZOlympus TG-810
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Olympus TG-810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455g (1.00 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $189 $428