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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S1000pj versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was revealed 3 years before the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1000pj scores against the TG-820 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 S1000pj TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon S1000pj

 TG-820 iHS S1000pj 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009More modern by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kCrisper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 S1000pj TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S1000pj against the TG-820 iHS.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and TG-820 iHS is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and TG-820 iHS.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S1000pj will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjOlympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-04 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $289 $500