Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2012
- Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Introduced May 2012
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-820UZ was released 4 months after the TG-1 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus SP-820UZ
TG-1 iHS | SP-820UZ | |||
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Screen resolution | 610k | 460k | Crisper screen (+150k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-1 iHS
SP-820UZ | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | May 2012 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers outside measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-820UZ and the TG-1 iHS.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and TG-1 iHS is 69 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and TG-1 iHS.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2012-05-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VI |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 610k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485 grams (1.07 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 350 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $299 | $399 |