Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8010
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Announced February 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 8010

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SP-620 UZ was manufactured 24 months after the 8010 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the 8010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus 8010
SP-620 UZ | 8010 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
8010 | SP-620 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus 8010
SP-620 UZ | 8010 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the 8010.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and 8010 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and 8010.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to render greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SP-620 UZ is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 |
Also called as | - | mju Tough 8010 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2010-02-02 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 1/4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 ID | 4 x AA | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $199 | $600 |