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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 SP-820UZ TG-850 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 TG-850 iHS SP-820UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2012More modern by 17 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 SP-820UZ TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

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

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography highlights
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screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (330 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (485g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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great battery pack (330 per charge)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (21mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography factors
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fairly wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (22mm)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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relatively wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZOlympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-08-21 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4616 x 3464
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485g (1.07 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Price at release $299 $250