Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung ST600

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Samsung ST600, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was announced 2 years after the ST600 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the ST600.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and ST600 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and ST600.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST600 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-820 iHS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.