Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 4 years before the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the TG-2 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and TG-2 iHS is 69 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and TG-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.