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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was launched 13 months before the TG-820 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-610 grades versus the TG-820 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 TG-610 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus TG-610

 TG-820 iHS TG-610 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution1030k920kClearer screen (+110k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 TG-610 TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 has physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-610 vs the TG-820 iHS.

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and TG-820 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-610 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
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good MP (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
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weather proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
59
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus TG-610Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-610 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-06 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 210 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $223 $500