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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was unveiled 13 months later than the TG-810 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the TG-810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ TG-810 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2011More recent by 13 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 TG-810 SP-820UZ 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ TG-810 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Olympus TG-810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the TG-810.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and TG-810 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and TG-810.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you will need to take the launch date  of the products into consideration. The fresher SP-820UZ should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography info
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 MP count good (14MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 good megapixels (14MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
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 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than others (485 grams)
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography highlights
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 long zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 MP count good (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (22mm)
 long zoom (896mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others (485g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 weather proofing
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography advice
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 relatively wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 MP count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (22mm)
 provides face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of external mic port
 heavier than others (485 grams)
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone support
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZOlympus TG-810
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Olympus TG-810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-08-21 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 15.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 485 grams (1.07 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $428