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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 13 months earlier than the TG-820 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the TG-820 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 SP-610UZ TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 TG-820 iHS SP-610UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display resolution1030k230kCrisper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 SP-610UZ TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys 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) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the TG-820 iHS.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and TG-820 iHS is 79 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and TG-820 iHS.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography advice
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decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (220 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging information
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-06 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,030k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $500