Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung GX-20
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung GX-20 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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Released January 2008
- Old Model is Samsung GX-10

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Samsung GX-20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

The TG-820 iHS was released 4 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Samsung GX-20
TG-820 iHS | GX-20 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2008 | More modern by 50 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+800k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
GX-20 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung GX-20
TG-820 iHS | GX-20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Samsung GX-20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the GX-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and GX-20 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and GX-20.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern TG-820 iHS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Samsung GX-20 |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-02-08 | 2008-01-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4688 x 3120 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,030 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lb) | 800g (1.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $850 |