Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S3

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic S3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 14 months after the S3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS grades versus the S3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the S3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and S3 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and S3.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic S3 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern TG-820 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.