Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-860

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.