Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Refreshed by Nikon L820
(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
- Revealed February 2012

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Nikon L810 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The L810 was revealed at a similar time to the TG-820 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L810 grades against the TG-820 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L810 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
L810 | TG-820 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon L810
TG-820 iHS | L810 | |||
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Display resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+109k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
L810 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Nikon L810 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the L810 compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and TG-820 iHS is 74 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and TG-820 iHS.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L810 to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 1,030k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.2 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 430 grams (0.95 lbs) | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 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 | 300 images | 220 images |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $500 |