Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Released January 2013
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The TG-820 iHS was unveiled 11 months before the TG-830 iHS so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the TG-830 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
TG-820 iHS | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Screen resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+570k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
TG-830 iHS | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-830 iHS
TG-820 iHS | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has sizing of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the TG-830 iHS.
![Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-820-iHS-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and TG-830 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-820-iHS-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and TG-830 iHS.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-820-iHS-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-820-iHS-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-02-08 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
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) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,030k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | 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 rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 shots | 300 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $500 | $0 |