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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-610

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

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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.

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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	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
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 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
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 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
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
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 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
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
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 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
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 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
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
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 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)
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 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)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
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 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
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 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
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging factors
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 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)
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 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
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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