Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-810
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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

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").

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.

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.
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.

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 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.

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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 |