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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Updated by Olympus TG-870
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-860, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 4 years before the TG-860 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the TG-860 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus TG-860

 SP-810 UZ TG-860 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 TG-860 SP-810 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2011Fresher by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-860

 SP-810 UZ TG-860 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got external measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-860 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the TG-860.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and TG-860 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and TG-860.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography features
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography features
Olympus TG-860 Street photography features
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-860 Sports photography highlights
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Travel photography with Olympus TG-860
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-860
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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really wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging information
Olympus TG-860 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
33
really wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-860
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-27 2015-02-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic 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 Yes
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 224g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $280 $279