Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G10

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic G10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 19 months after the G10 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS grades versus the G10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS offers exterior 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 Panasonic G10 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the G10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and G10 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and G10.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-820 iHS provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh trickier. The fresher TG-820 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.