Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-320

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus TG-320, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was launched 12 months before the TG-320 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-610UZ scores against the TG-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-320. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got physical measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus TG-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ and the TG-320.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and TG-320 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and TG-320.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older SP-610UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.