Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was unveiled 7 months after the TG-820 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the TG-820 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers physical measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the TG-820 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and TG-820 iHS is 69 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and TG-820 iHS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SP-820UZ should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.