Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon P7800 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar but the P7800 (1/1.7") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The P7800 was announced 22 months after the TG-820 iHS making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P7800 grades vs the TG-820 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7800 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the P7800 against the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and TG-820 iHS is 82 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and TG-820 iHS.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The P7800 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern P7800 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.