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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-6
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was manufactured 6 years prior to the TG-5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-820 iHS matches up against the TG-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus TG-5

 TG-820 iHS TG-5 
Screen resolution1030k460kClearer screen (+570k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 TG-5 TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedMay 2017February 2012More recent by 64 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-5

 TG-820 iHS TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Olympus TG-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the TG-5.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and TG-5 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and TG-5.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older TG-820 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography information
Olympus TG-5 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography information
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environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (220 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
38
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
57
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus TG-820 iHSOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-08 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI TruePic VIII
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 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 tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 photographs 340 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch price $500 $449