Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S2000

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-810 and Sony S2000, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was revealed 20 months later than the S2000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-810 matches up vs the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-810 and Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-810 versus the S2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and S2000.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-810 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer TG-810 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.