Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung SL820
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Other Name is IT100

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung SL820 Overview
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").

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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Samsung SL820
TG-820 iHS | SL820 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Display resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+800k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
SL820 | TG-820 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung SL820
TG-820 iHS | SL820 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Samsung SL820 |
Otherwise known as | - | IT100 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,030 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $500 | $280 |