Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TG-820 iHS was launched 8 years prior to the FZ1000 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-820 iHS grades versus the FZ1000 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the FZ1000 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and FZ1000 II is 92 and 55 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and FZ1000 II.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-820 iHS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.