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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 SZ-10 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus SZ-10

 TG-820 iHS SZ-10 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2011More recent by 12 months
Display resolution1030k460kClearer display (+570k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 SZ-10 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

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

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography information
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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lighter than others (215g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography highlights
40
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging details
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-08 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,030 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 220 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $500