Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-3
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Introduced March 2014
- New Model is Olympus TG-4
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-820 iHS was launched 3 years prior to the TG-3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus TG-3
TG-820 iHS | TG-3 | |||
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Display resolution | 1030k | 460k | Clearer display (+570k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
TG-3 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | February 2012 | Fresher by 26 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-3
TG-820 iHS | TG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Olympus TG-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the TG-3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and TG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and TG-3.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-02-08 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,030k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lb) | 247g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 photos | 330 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $500 | $350 |