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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8010

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
Olympus 8010
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus 8010

 SP-620 UZ 8010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 8010 SP-620 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus 8010

 SP-620 UZ 8010 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count good (13MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Street photography highlights
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography factors
Olympus 8010 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Travel photography highlights
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proof
MP count good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (245g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography info
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
Olympus 8010 Vlogging features
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (245g)
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus 8010
 Olympus SP-620 UZOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
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