Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-860

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Olympus TG-860, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was revealed 4 years prior to the TG-860 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ-11 grades against the TG-860 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 has got outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus TG-860 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-11 versus Olympus TG-860 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 and the TG-860.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and TG-860 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and TG-860.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-860 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SZ-11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.