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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
TG-610 | TG-820 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus TG-610
TG-820 iHS | TG-610 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+110k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
TG-610 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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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 |