Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FZ28, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was launched 3 years after the FZ28 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the FZ28.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and FZ28 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and FZ28.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-820 iHS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-820 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.