Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic L10

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic L10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The TG-820 iHS was manufactured 4 years later than the L10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-820 iHS grades versus the L10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the L10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and L10 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and L10.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-820 iHS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.