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Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2012
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon L610 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was launched 7 months later than the TG-820 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L610 grades versus the TG-820 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 L610 TG-820 iHS 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2012Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon L610

 TG-820 iHS L610 
Screen resolution1030k460kSharper screen (+570k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 L610 TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L610 and the TG-820 iHS.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and TG-820 iHS is 90 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and TG-820 iHS.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L610 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern L610 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography information
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resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (240g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (120 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography highlights
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lighter than average in class (240g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (120 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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weather proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography details
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relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (120 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging features
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L610Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-08-09 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,030 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240g (0.53 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 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 120 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $500