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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS TG-830 iHS 
Screen resolution1030k460kClearer screen (+570k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 TG-830 iHS TG-820 iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-830 iHS

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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
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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
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 supports face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (220 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proof
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
59
 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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 weather proof
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
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 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual exposure
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 not so great battery power (220 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone jack
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus TG-820 iHSOlympus TG-830 iHS
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