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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was brought out about the same time to the TG-820 iHS so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-320 scores versus the TG-820 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 TG-320 TG-820 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS TG-320 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kCrisper display (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 TG-320 TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 vs the TG-820 iHS.
Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and TG-820 iHS is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and TG-820 iHS.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography info
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 includes face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography information
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (150 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (220 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography factors
67
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 environment sealing
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low battery power (220 CIPA)
 low resolution (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
39
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 terrible battery power (150 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
 relatively wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery power (220 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
32
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone jack
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus TG-320Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-320 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-10 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,030 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Color LCD HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 150 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $500