Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-810

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-810. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.