Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic SZ8

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic SZ8, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was revealed 23 months earlier than the SZ8 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has physical 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) and the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic SZ8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the SZ8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and SZ8 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and SZ8.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.