Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Released September 2006
- Replacement is Olympus E-410
(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

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

The E-400 was unveiled 6 years before the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-400 scores vs the TG-820 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
E-400 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus E-400
TG-820 iHS | E-400 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 65 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 215k | Clearer screen (+815k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
E-400 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-400 enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-400 and the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and TG-820 iHS is 77 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and TG-820 iHS.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-400 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-400 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Olympus E-400 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-400 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Released | 2006-09-14 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 215k dot | 1,030k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 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 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $599 | $500 |