Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung GX-1S

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung GX-1S, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 6 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the GX-1S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung GX-1S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the GX-1S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and GX-1S is 92 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and GX-1S.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will render extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-820 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.