Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was released 5 years prior to the TG-850 iHS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the TG-850 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the TG-850 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and TG-850 iHS is 69 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and TG-850 iHS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.