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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus TG-4
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 4 years prior to the TG-3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the TG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus TG-3

 SP-610UZ TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 TG-3 SP-610UZ 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2011Fresher by 39 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-3

 SP-610UZ TG-3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the TG-3.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and TG-3 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and TG-3.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-3 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Street photography highlights
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (330 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
good battery pack (330 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography advice
40
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
56
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
good battery pack (330 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
26
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-06 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 330 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $350