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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 5 months after the TG-810 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the TG-810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus TG-810

 SP-620 UZ TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 TG-810 SP-620 UZ 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus TG-810

 SP-620 UZ TG-810 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the TG-810.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and TG-810 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and TG-810.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography features
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography features
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography features
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography features
61
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus SP-620 UZOlympus TG-810
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus TG-810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-10 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 220 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $199 $428