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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-870

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-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-870 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-860
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus TG-870, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 5 years before the TG-870 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the TG-870 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus TG-870

 SP-810 UZ TG-870 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 TG-870 SP-810 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2011Fresher by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-870

 SP-810 UZ TG-870 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus TG-870 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus TG-870 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the TG-870.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and TG-870 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and TG-870.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Street photography with Olympus TG-870
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography factors
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (300 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography information
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography information
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resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
great battery (300 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (21mm)
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
40
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
50
really wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery (300 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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really wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-870
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-27 2016-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.7fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $280