Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax RZ10
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax RZ10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-820 iHS was announced 7 months later than the RZ10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-820 iHS scores against the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Pentax RZ10
TG-820 iHS | RZ10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+800k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
RZ10 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax RZ10
TG-820 iHS | RZ10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got exterior dimensions 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 Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the RZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and RZ10.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax RZ10 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-820 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,030 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lb) | 178 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 178 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $500 | $200 |