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

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").

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.

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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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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 |