Clicky

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Olympus TG-610
(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
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released January 2011
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The SP-820UZ was manufactured 20 months after the TG-610 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the TG-610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus TG-610

 SP-820UZ TG-610 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 TG-610 SP-820UZ 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-610

 SP-820UZ TG-610 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the TG-610.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and TG-610 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and TG-610.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer SP-820UZ will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
34
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
37
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (485g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
33
long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
55
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (485 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
35
decently wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (22mm)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (485 grams)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZOlympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Olympus TG-610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-08-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485g (1.07 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 210 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $223