Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-810

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus TG-810. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.