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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

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.

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

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2012Newer by 7 months
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS SP-820UZ 
Display resolution1030k460kClearer display (+570k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

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

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and TG-820 iHS is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

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

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-820 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-820 iHS
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 good megapixels (14MP)
 includes face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 comes with face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography advice
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 long zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (220 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (22mm)
 great zoom (896mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors in class (485 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 environment proof
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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 fairly wide (22mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not available
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (22mm)
 includes face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have external microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (485 grams)
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZOlympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-08-21 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,030 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 15.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $500