Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was brought out 12 months prior to the TG-820 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ-10 grades versus the TG-820 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 features external dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-10 vs the TG-820 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and TG-820 iHS is 90 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and TG-820 iHS.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.