Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax Efina

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax Efina, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 16 months prior to the Efina which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-820 iHS scores against the Efina in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with outside 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 Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the Efina.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and Efina is 92 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and Efina.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax Efina to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.