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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was revealed 3 months earlier than the TG-1 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the TG-1 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 TG-820 iHS TG-1 iHS 
Screen resolution1030k610kSharper screen (+420k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 TG-1 iHS TG-820 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 TG-820 iHS TG-1 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012May 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features outer 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) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and TG-1 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
59
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (220 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
good battery power (350 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
46
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery power (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
36
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus TG-820 iHSOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-08 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,030 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $399