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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Released February 2012
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Olympus TG-6, both Waterproof cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was unveiled 8 years prior to the TG-6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the TG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus TG-6

 TG-820 iHS TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 TG-6 TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedMay 2019February 2012More modern by 88 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution1040k1030kClearer screen (+10k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-6

 TG-820 iHS TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has outside dimensions 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-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the TG-6.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and TG-6 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and TG-6.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography details
27
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography information
59
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
great battery (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (253g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
57
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (253g)
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus TG-820 iHSOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-02-08 2019-05-22
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,030 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 253 grams (0.56 pounds)
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 All around 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 photos 340 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $449