Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was announced 17 months before the TG-850 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-820UZ scores against the TG-850 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-820UZ and the TG-850 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and TG-850 iHS is 69 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and TG-850 iHS.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ will be behind in sensor technology.