Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Announced June 2013
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The TG-820 iHS was launched 16 months before the TG-2 iHS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the TG-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
TG-820 iHS | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Display resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 610k | Clearer display (+420k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
TG-2 iHS | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 16 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
TG-820 iHS | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with 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) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the TG-2 iHS.
![Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-820-iHS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and TG-2 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-820-iHS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and TG-2 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged TG-820 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-820-iHS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-820-iHS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-2-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-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-02-08 | 2013-06-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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 | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,030 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 350 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $500 | $380 |