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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Olympus TG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-820UZ was launched 7 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ TG-6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 TG-6 SP-820UZ 
RevealedMay 2019August 2012More recent by 82 months
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Olympus TG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the TG-6.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and TG-6 is 69 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and TG-6.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography features
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
40
 you can focus manually
 includes face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Street photography advice
37
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than average (485 grams)
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography highlights
33
 excellent zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (22mm)
 great zoom (896mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average (485 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
68
 better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
35
 pretty wide (22mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
57
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 better than average battery life (340 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging features
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
25
 pretty wide (22mm)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 missing external microphone jack
 more heavy than average (485g)
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 quite wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (253g)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-08-21 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 15.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 485 gr (1.07 pounds) 253 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $449