Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-810

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was manufactured 5 months after the TG-810 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SZ-12 grades against the TG-810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus TG-810. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus TG-810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the TG-810.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and TG-810 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and TG-810.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always take the release date of the cameras into account.