Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was manufactured 17 months later than the TG-820 iHS which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SZ-15 grades versus the TG-820 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 against the TG-820 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and TG-820 iHS is 88 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-15 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SZ-15 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.