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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-11 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was introduced 6 months prior to the TG-820 iHS and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-11 grades vs the TG-820 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus SZ-11

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS SZ-11 
Screen resolution1030k460kSharper screen (+570k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 SZ-11 TG-820 iHS 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2012Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-11 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the TG-820 iHS.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and TG-820 iHS is 89 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and TG-820 iHS.
Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-11 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 supports face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (226g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography highlights
43
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
65
 lighter than competitors (226g)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 terrible battery power (200 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 terrible battery (220 shots)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography info
40
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse function
38
 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual exposure
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
31
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than competitors (226 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic support
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus SZ-11Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-27 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,030k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 images 220 images
Type of battery 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $253 $500