Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony TX1

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony TX1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor size.

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The TG-820 iHS was released 2 years after the TX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides outer 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) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the TX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and TX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and TX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern TG-820 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.