Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-5

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 5 years before the TG-5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SP-820UZ matches up vs the TG-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Olympus Tough TG-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-820UZ and the TG-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and TG-5 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and TG-5.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.