Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Samsung TL500

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung TL500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 20 months later than the TL500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-820 iHS scores against the TL500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the TL500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and TL500 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and TL500.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-820 iHS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-820 iHS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.