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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 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-2 iHS
(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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TG-820 iHS TG-2 iHS 
Display resolution1030k610kClearer display (+420k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 TG-2 iHS TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TG-820 iHS TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography factors
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provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography advice
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
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environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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great battery life (350 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus TG-820 iHSOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
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