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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
36

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.

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

 TG-810 TG-820 iHS 

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
27
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
61
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
40
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
64
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
38
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
30
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
33
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