Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Launched May 2009
- Additionally Known as WB500

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung HZ10W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-820 iHS was launched 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Samsung HZ10W
TG-820 iHS | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 34 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+800k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
HZ10W | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung HZ10W
TG-820 iHS | HZ10W | |||
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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 HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys physical measurements 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 HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the HZ10W.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and HZ10W.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-820 iHS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-820 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Samsung HZ10W |
Also called | - | WB500 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-08 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2432 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,030 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) | 249 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $500 | $300 |