Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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89 Imaging
37 Features
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Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced January 2012
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched February 2012
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Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ-12 matches up against the TG-820 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
| SZ-12 | TG-820 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus SZ-12
| TG-820 iHS | SZ-12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1030k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+570k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
| SZ-12 | TG-820 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | February 2012 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 has outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-12 against the TG-820 iHS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and TG-820 iHS is 89 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and TG-820 iHS.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-12 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-12 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street photography with Olympus SZ-12
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography features
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography features
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (220 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Olympus SZ-12 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography information
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (220 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-12
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
| Olympus SZ-12 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus SZ-12 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2012-02-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,030 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| 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 | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 226g (0.50 lb) | 206g (0.45 lb) |
| 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 score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | 220 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $350 | $500 |