Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 9000 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was announced 3 years earlier than the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 9000 grades vs the TG-820 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 9000 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 9000 compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and TG-820 iHS is 92 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and TG-820 iHS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged 9000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.