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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
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 SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was revealed 6 months before the TG-810 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SZ-10 grades against the TG-810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus TG-810

 SZ-10 TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus SZ-10

 TG-810 SZ-10 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-810

 SZ-10 TG-810 
ReleasedFebruary 2011August 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus TG-810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-10 and the TG-810.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and TG-810 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and TG-810.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography features
Olympus TG-810 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
65
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography features
40
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus TG-810
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Olympus TG-810
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-08 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum 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 focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 220 photographs 220 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $428