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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Updated by Olympus TG-870
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-860, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TG-860 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-820UZ matches up vs the TG-860 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus TG-860

 SP-820UZ TG-860 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 TG-860 SP-820UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2012More recent by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-860

 SP-820UZ TG-860 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Olympus TG-860 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ against the TG-860.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and TG-860 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and TG-860.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-860 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography factors
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good MP (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
Olympus TG-860 Street photography features
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fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (485g)
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-860 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-860 Travel photography highlights
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good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (485g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (21mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-860 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-860 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (22mm)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (485g)
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pretty wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-860
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZOlympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-08-21 2015-02-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lbs) 224 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $279