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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was announced about the same time to the TG-810 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the TG-810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

		

		

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

		

		

			
 TG-810 SP-810 UZ 
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 SP-810 UZ TG-810 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2011Same generation
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

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

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus TG-810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the TG-810.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and TG-810 is 78 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and TG-810.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to take the release date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography highlights
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 good  resolution (14MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
33
 good  resolution (14MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography advice
40
 long zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
 max frames per second very slow (0.7 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (220 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography highlights
61
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 great zoom (864mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
64
 weather sealing
 good  resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
40
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
43
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging highlights
27
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic socket
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus TG-810
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus TG-810
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-27 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 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 images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.20 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) 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
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $280 $428