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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-4
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was unveiled 19 months earlier than the TG-3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the TG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus TG-3

 SP-820UZ TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 TG-3 SP-820UZ 
ReleasedMarch 2014August 2012Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-3

 SP-820UZ TG-3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ features outside measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the TG-3.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and TG-3 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and TG-3.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-3 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
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good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
37
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography highlights
33
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (330 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography features
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography features
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good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
74
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography highlights
35
relatively wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
56
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging information
25
relatively wide (22mm)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
34
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Olympus Tough TG-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-08-21 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT-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 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $350