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Nikon P330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon P330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P310
  • Successor is Nikon P340
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Nikon P330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon P330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable but the P330 (1/1.7") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was revealed 13 months later than the TG-820 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the P330 matches up vs the TG-820 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 P330 TG-820 iHS 
RevealedMarch 2013February 2012Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon P330

 TG-820 iHS P330 
Screen resolution1030k921kCrisper screen (+109k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 P330 TG-820 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon P330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P330 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the P330 and the TG-820 iHS.

Nikon P330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and TG-820 iHS is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The P330 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The younger P330 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography highlights
61
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography info
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Nikon P330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix P330Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P330 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-03-04 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $500 $500