Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-610

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was unveiled 11 months prior to the TG-610 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the TG-610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-610. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus TG-610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the TG-610.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and TG-610 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and TG-610.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be behind in sensor technology.