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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was unveiled 10 months prior to the TG-2 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the TG-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SP-820UZ TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 TG-2 iHS SP-820UZ 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2012More recent by 10 months
Display resolution610k460kClearer display (+150k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SP-820UZ TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers outer 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) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-820UZ against the TG-2 iHS.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and TG-2 iHS is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and TG-2 iHS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-820UZ to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
34
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography factors
37
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (485g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
33
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
55
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography factors
35
pretty wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging factors
25
pretty wide (22mm)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (485g)
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-08-21 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 grams (1.07 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $380