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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

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
27
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)
61
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