Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung SL202

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung SL202, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 3 years after the SL202 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got external measurements 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 SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the SL202.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and SL202.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-820 iHS to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-820 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.