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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • New Model is Olympus TG-6
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 8 years earlier than the TG-5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the TG-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus TG-5

 SP-800 UZ TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 TG-5 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedMay 2017February 2010Fresher by 88 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-5

 SP-800 UZ TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the TG-5.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and TG-5 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and TG-5.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography information
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography information
46
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
good battery pack (340 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (250g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging info
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging info
24
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus SP-800 UZOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Olympus Tough TG-5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 1000 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 12s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch price $270 $449