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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was brought out 3 years earlier than the TG-4 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the TG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus TG-4

 SP-820UZ TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 TG-4 SP-820UZ 
ReleasedApril 2015August 2012Fresher by 32 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-4

 SP-820UZ TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys external 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) and the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions 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 change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the TG-4.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and TG-4 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and TG-4.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
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no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (485g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography details
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography details
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MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (485g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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great battery power (380 shots)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (22mm)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (485 grams)
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really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (247 grams)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-08-21 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485g (1.07 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
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 - 380 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $379