Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-860

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus TG-860, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was manufactured 12 months before the TG-860 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-100 grades against the TG-860 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus TG-860 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-100 against the TG-860.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and TG-860 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and TG-860.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-100 will be behind in sensor technology.