Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-340

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Olympus VR-340, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was released very close to the VR-340 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the VR-340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Olympus VR-340 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the VR-340.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and VR-340 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and VR-340.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.