Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-810
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![Olympus SZ-15 front Olympus SZ-15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-15/Olympus-SZ-15-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Launched June 2013
(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-15 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-15 versus 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-15 (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SZ-15 was unveiled 23 months after the TG-810 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-15 matches up versus the TG-810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus TG-810. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus TG-810
SZ-15 | TG-810 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus SZ-15
TG-810 | SZ-15 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus TG-810
SZ-15 | TG-810 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has specifications of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-15 versus Olympus TG-810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-15 vs the TG-810.
![Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-15-vs-Olympus-TG-810-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and TG-810 is 88 and 92 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-15-vs-Olympus-TG-810-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and TG-810.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SZ-15 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-15-vs-Olympus-TG-810-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-15-vs-Olympus-TG-810-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Olympus TG-810 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 215g (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $200 | $428 |