Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VG-120

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus VG-120, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was released 14 months after the VG-120 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the VG-120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Olympus VG-120. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the VG-120.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and VG-120 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and VG-120.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus VG-120 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-820 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.