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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

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").

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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)
34
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