Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was announced 6 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-820 iHS scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.