Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung TL350

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung TL350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 18 months after the TL350 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the TL350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung TL350. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung TL350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the TL350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and TL350 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and TL350.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SP-810 UZ is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.