Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was revealed 23 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.