Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Revealed January 2016
(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
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus PEN-F versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe PEN-F was launched 4 years later than the TG-820 iHS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the PEN-F scores versus the TG-820 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
PEN-F | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | February 2012 | More recent by 49 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 1030k | Crisper screen (+7k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus PEN-F
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Olympus TG-820 iHS
PEN-F | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus PEN-F offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Olympus PEN-F versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the PEN-F compared to the TG-820 iHS.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and TG-820 iHS is 84 and 92 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PEN-F and TG-820 iHS.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The PEN-F due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus PEN-F will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer PEN-F will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN-F | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2016-01-27 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 1,030k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 427g (0.94 lb) | 206g (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 894 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 220 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $1,000 | $500 |