Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-610

      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus TG-820 iHS and the Olympus TG-610, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus TG-820 iHS was introduced in February 2012 and Olympus TG-610 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus TG-820 iHS 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

      Olympus TG-610 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus TG-820 iHS
      4. Advantage of Olympus TG-610
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-610.

      PROS

      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)

      CONS

      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,030k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Advantage of Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-820 iHS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus TG-820 iHS over Olympus TG-610.

      Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-610
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      More Powerful Processor TruePic VI vs TruePic III+
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 3 cm
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,030k dot vs 920k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 0.7 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Crush Proof vs
      Longer Battery Life 220 shots vs 210 shots
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Olympus TG-810
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      Olympus TG-830 iHS
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      16 MP

      Olympus TG-320
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      Olympus TG-310
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      Olympus TG-630 iHS
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      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony HX200V
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 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

      Canon G12
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Advantage of Olympus TG-610

      Olympus TG-610
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus TG-610 over Olympus TG-820 iHS.

      Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus TG-610
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Max Image Resolution 3968 x 2976 vs 4288 x 3216
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Lighter 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) vs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)

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      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-630 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 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

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon P340
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus TG-820 iHS Olympus TG-610
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Type D
        Environmental Sealing
        Light206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Olympus TG-820 iHS Olympus TG-610
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life220 shots210 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-610 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 1,030k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively.

      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. Olympus TG-610 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Olympus TG-820 iHS is equipped with TruePic VI processor and can take pictures up to 3968 x 2976 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2976, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480. Olympus TG-610 is equipped with TruePic III+ processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2416, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Olympus TG-820 iHS has a Type D HDMI and Olympus TG-610 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-610 come with LI-50B battery pack with battery life of 220 shots on Olympus TG-820 iHS and with battery life of 210 shots on Olympus TG-610.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus TG-820 iHS, and up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus TG-610. Olympus TG-820 iHS can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Olympus TG-610 can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m on Olympus TG-820 iHS and 4.20 m on Olympus TG-610..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus TG-820 iHS body has dimensions of 101 x 65 x 26 mm (3.98 x 2.56 x 1.02") and Olympus TG-610 body has dimensions of 96 x 65 x 26 mm (3.78 x 2.56 x 1.02"). Olympus TG-820 iHS weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) and Olympus TG-610 weighs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz).

      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610

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      Size comparisons of Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-610

      Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-610 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,030k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610

      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,030k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610

      EXCELLENT
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      •   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)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   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
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus TG-610 and give them scores of 58 and 56 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      56

      Sensor

      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610

      POOR
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610

      GOOD
      70
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,030k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   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

      Olympus TG-820 iHS

      Olympus TG-610

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      GOOD
      73
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 210 shots


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