Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was launched 4 months earlier than the TG-830 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the TG-830 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and TG-830 iHS is 69 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and TG-830 iHS.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively.