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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony ZV-1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 9 years prior to the ZV-1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS ZV-1 
Screen resolution1030k922kSharper screen (+108k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 ZV-1 TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedMay 2020February 2012More modern by 101 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS ZV-1 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys exterior measurements 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 Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the ZV-1.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and ZV-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and ZV-1.
As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will produce more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
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 supports face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
73
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 provides face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
85
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 supports RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 lighter than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography information
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography information
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
71
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 provides tracking focus
 comes with phase detect AF
 low battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography highlights
59
 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery life (220 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
81
 lighter than competition (294g)
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 low battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
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 really wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse mode
70
 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 supports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging information
33
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 missing mic support
86
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have mic socket
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony ZV-1
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-08 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,030 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $500 $750