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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 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.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

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

		

		

			
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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
36
 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
61
 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
32
 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