Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-6

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was unveiled 6 years before the TG-6 which is quite a sizable difference 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-6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-100 scores vs the TG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 compared to the TG-6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and TG-6 is 63 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and TG-6.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SP-100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.