Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was unveiled 4 years before the TG-820 iHS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 7000 grades against the TG-820 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 7000 vs the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and TG-820 iHS is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and TG-820 iHS.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.