Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus VR-330, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-820 iHS was revealed 13 months later than the VR-330 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the VR-330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus VR-330. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus VR-330
TG-820 iHS | VR-330 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Display resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+570k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
VR-330 | TG-820 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus VR-330
TG-820 iHS | VR-330 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has external 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 VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the VR-330.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and VR-330 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and VR-330.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-820 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Olympus VR-330 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-08 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,030 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
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 | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 pounds) | 158g (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $500 | $220 |