Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung NX1000

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung NX1000, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TG-820 iHS was released 2 months before the NX1000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the NX1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got outside 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 NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the NX1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and NX1000 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and NX1000.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1000 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.