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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

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

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was launched very close to the TG-610 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-610UZ grades against the TG-610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 SP-610UZ TG-610 

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

 TG-610 SP-610UZ 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

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

 SP-610UZ TG-610 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

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

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus TG-610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the TG-610.

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

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and TG-610 is 79 and 93 respectively.

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

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

Often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and TG-610.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
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decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
40
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
26
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus TG-610
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus TG-610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 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 340 shots 210 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $223