Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-860

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus TG-860, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-10 was revealed 5 years before the TG-860 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the TG-860 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-860 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus TG-860 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 versus the TG-860.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and TG-860 is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and TG-860.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be behind in sensor innovation.