Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-870

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.