Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Released February 2012

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8100fd was released 4 years earlier than the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the TG-820 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
Fujifilm S8100fd | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Fujifilm S8100fd
TG-820 iHS | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-820 iHS
Fujifilm S8100fd | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd features outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus TG-820 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the TG-820 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and TG-820 iHS is 75 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and TG-820 iHS.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-820 iHS to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,030k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lb) | 206g (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $300 | $500 |