Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-610

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was manufactured 3 years later than the TG-610 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-100 grades versus the TG-610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Olympus TG-610. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 versus the TG-610.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and TG-610 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and TG-610.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.