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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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-810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus TG-810 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was revealed 5 months before the TG-820 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-810 matches up against the TG-820 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS TG-810 
Display resolution1030k920kCrisper display (+110k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 TG-810 TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2012Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 versus 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 change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-810 versus the TG-820 iHS.
Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and TG-820 iHS is 92 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and TG-820 iHS.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-810 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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 MP count good (14MP)
 has face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography factors
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (220 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography info
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 weather sealing
 MP count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (220 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 bad battery pack (220 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography features
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 decently wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery power (220 shots)
 missing Timelapse function
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 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 bad battery pack (220 shots)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone support
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 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus TG-810Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-810 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-16 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" 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 220 photographs 220 photographs
Form 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 recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $428 $500