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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-320, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was released 5 months prior to the TG-320 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the TG-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus TG-320

 SP-810 UZ TG-320 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 TG-320 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-320

 SP-810 UZ TG-320 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got physical measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the TG-320.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and TG-320 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and TG-320.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography information
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow fps (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus TG-320
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus TG-320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-27 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 - 150 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $0