Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and TG-2 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

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.