Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-600 was unveiled 3 years before the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-600 matches up versus the TG-820 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 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).

Take a look at the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-600 and the TG-820 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and TG-820 iHS is 71 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and TG-820 iHS.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-600 uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more aged E-600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.