Olympus TG-820 iHS

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    Highlights

    • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 1,030k dot Fixed Screen
    • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Olympus TG-820 iHS was announced in 2012 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 1,030k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Olympus TG-820 iHS can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Olympus TG- series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Olympus TG- series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-830 iHS
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    		January
    2013    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-630 iHS
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    		January
    2013    		 12 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
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    2012    		 12 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    1,030k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-320
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    		January
    2012    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-810
    Compare
    		August
    2011    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-310
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    		January
    2011    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-610
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    		January
    2011    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Olympus TG-830 iHS vs TG-630 iHS vs TG-820 iHS vs TG-320 vs TG-810 vs TG-310.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus TG-820 iHS.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,030k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Olympus TG-820 iHS has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 1,030k dot resolution.

    Sensor

    Olympus TG-820 iHS features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with TruePic VI processor and can take pictures up to 3968 x 2976 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3968 x 2976, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus TG-820 iHS.

    Olympus TG-610
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Olympus TG-810
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Olympus TG-830 iHS
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Olympus TG-320
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Olympus TG-310
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Olympus TG-630 iHS
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    1/2.3-inch

    12 MP

    Sony a7S III
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    Full Frame

    12.1 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Sony HX200V
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    1/2.3-inch

    18.2 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon P330
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    1/1.7-inch

    12.2 MP

    Nikon Z f
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    Full Frame

    24.4 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Olympus TG-820 iHS has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Type D HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with LI-50B battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 46.8 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Olympus TG-820 iHS's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


    Flash

    Olympus TG-820 iHS has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101 x 65 x 26 mm (3.98 x 2.56 x 1.02"). It weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    101 mm (3.98")

    65 mm (2.56")

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    65 mm (2.56")

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    26 mm (1.02")

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    Olympus TG-820 iHS dimensions

    Olympus TG-820 iHS for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Olympus TG-820 iHS is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Olympus TG-820 iHS gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,030k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Olympus TG-820 iHS gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,030k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Olympus TG-820 iHS gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,030k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
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    Olympus TG-820 iHS gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,030k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    87

    Olympus TG-820 iHS gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,030k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Olympus TG-820 iHS gets a score of 90 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,030k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

    Olympus TG-820 iHS Evaluation

    We evaluate Olympus TG-820 iHS and give score of 58 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    51

    We give Olympus TG-820 iHS a score of 51 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Olympus TG-820 iHS a score of 59 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Olympus TG-820 iHS a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    GOOD
    70

    We give Olympus TG-820 iHS a score of 70 for Focusing parameters.

    •   Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    57

    We give Olympus TG-820 iHS a score of 57 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,030k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Olympus TG-820 iHS a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Olympus TG-820 iHS a score of 69 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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