Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung SL820

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Samsung SL820, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 3 years later than the SL820 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys external 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) whilst the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the SL820.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and SL820.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-820 iHS will have an edge in sensor innovation.