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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Updated by Olympus SP-810 UZ
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was unveiled 23 months before the TG-320 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the TG-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus TG-320

 SP-800 UZ TG-320 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 TG-320 SP-800 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-320

 SP-800 UZ TG-320 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the TG-320.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and TG-320 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and TG-320.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
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incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging features
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus SP-800 UZOlympus TG-320
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Olympus TG-320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 12 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 150 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $270 $0