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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Released December 2012
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very comparable but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The TG-820 iHS was manufactured 10 months before the XZ-2 iHS so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the XZ-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS XZ-2 iHS 
Display resolution1030k920kSharper display (+110k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 XZ-2 iHS TG-820 iHS 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2012More modern by 10 months
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS XZ-2 iHS 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the XZ-2 iHS.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and XZ-2 iHS is 92 and 85 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and XZ-2 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh harder. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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 offers face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
46
 manual focus
 has face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography factors
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
66
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 heavier than average in class (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 good battery life (340 CIPA)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
59
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery (220 shots)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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 good battery life (340 shots)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average in class (346 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
38
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 bad battery (220 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
55
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (340 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic port
36
 fairly wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have mic socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than average in class (346g)
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Olympus TG-820 iHSOlympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-08 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,030k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 346g (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life 220 shots 340 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $450