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Olympus Tough TG-820

Olympus Tough TG-820
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alaScore 89

601 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 601 reviews of Olympus Tough TG-820. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the portability and performance. The image quality and durability also get good feedback. There are some negative comments about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus Tough TG-820 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Olympus Tough TG-820

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 42 user reviews of Olympus Tough TG-820 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the portability and performance. The image quality and usability are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Olympus Tough TG-820

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 384 user reviews of Olympus Tough TG-820 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price and performance. The durability and image quality also get good feedback, whereas many are critical about the reliability. Comments are divided on the glare.

usability, image quality, durability, performance, price

reliability

89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Olympus Tough TG-820

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Olympus Tough TG-820 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. People really like the portability and durability. The image quality and size also get good feedback.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Olympus Tough TG-820

 

The very rugged Olympus Tough TG-820 is fast and capable of producing sharp images, but lacks the GPS found in competing models.

Sharp lens. Very rugged design. Excellent rear LCD. 5x zoom range. Speedy performance.

No GPS. So-so video quality. Must charge battery in camera.

Performance and Conclusions In terms of speed, the TG-820 is an impressive performer. It can start and shoot in 1.5 seconds, only makes you wait 0.2 second between photos, and records a very short 0.1-second shutter lag. The Canon PowerShot D20...

May, 2012
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Expert review by : Digital Camera-HQ (digitalcamera-hq.com)

Olympus TG-820 iHS

 

Durable body waterproof to 33ft and drop-proof to 6.6ft ; Good detail and noise performance through ISO 800 and even 1600 ; Fast autofocus and operation

Over processed images look unnatural, even when viewed at smaller sizes ; Somewhat fiddly zoom and navigation joystick ; Terrible video quality and microphone

Jun, 2012
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Expert review by : Buy-n-Shoot.com (buy-n-shoot.com)

Olympus TG-820 Tough Digital Camera Review

 

The Olympus TG-820 absolutely delivers on its promises, separates itself from the competition and is priced so reasonably for the genuine quality and flexibility it offers. It’s a point-and-shoot camera absolutely loaded up with features and functions...

Jan, 2012
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Expert review by : Audley Jarvis (trustedreviews.com)

Olympus Tough TG-820

 

Meet the compact camera that's tougher than Chuck Norris.

Built like a tank for active outdoors use ; Easy to use with gloves thanks to Tap Control ; Takes a half decent snap in good light ; Pin-sharp rear LCD monitor

Image quality suffers at higher ISO settings ; Wrist strap could do with beefing up

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by : Lexy Savvides (cnet.com.au)

Olympus Tough TG-820

 

Need a tough camera built like a tank, while withstanding the weight of one rolling over it? The TG-820 from Olympus will go almost anywhere you can imagine, and survive the journey.

Bright and clear LCD screen ; Decent image quality at low ISO levels ; Incredibly rugged

High ISO images are messy ; HD video not as impressive as still images

The TG-810 is a fine, tough camera, if you need the meanest, most rugged model out there. Its high ISO performance leaves a lot to be desired, but it's perfectly suitable for the most extreme circumstances for photography.

May, 2012
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Expert review by : Philippa Clark (howtospendit.ft.com)

Olympus Tough TG-820 camera

 

Resistant to water, shock and freezing, £270. Also in other colours

Aug, 2012
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Expert review by : terry (dpexpert.com.au)

REVIEW—OLYMPUS TOUGH TG-820]

 

This 12 megapixel “indestructible” compact camera has a 5X zoom lens (28–140mm film equivalent). The handsome body comes in red and black. It will withstand a 2m drop (onto carpet or concrete?) and is waterproof to 10m. It is also dustproof and will...

should be LIKE: Detail resolution up to ISO 2000

The tiny adjustment buttons and knobs ; VERDICT: This camera competes with look-alikes from Panasonic and Nikon, both of which are very good indeed. The Olympus can easily stand the comparison. For anyone planning on snorkeling on the Great Barrier...

This camera competes with look-alikes from Panasonic and Nikon, both of which are very good indeed. The Olympus can easily stand the comparison. For anyone planning on snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef or rafting down the Franklin this camera should...

May, 2012
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Expert review by (cameras.co.uk)

Olympus TG-820

 

Olympus Tough TG-31079/100

Robust features, movie mode, USB battery charging, Eye-Fi memory card compatible, ease of use, shutter response times

Handling

There are a number of robust digital cameras with similar features and general qualities. The Olympus TG-820 is priced a little lower than most of its direct competitors, so if you are looking for a good quality, robust digital camera and you would...

May, 2012
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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Olympus Tough TG-820 Digital Camera Review

 

Daniel Bell goes shooting with the Olympus Tough TG-820.

Excellent image quality; Built for extreme conditions; Full 1080p HD video recording; High-resolution LCD screen; TAP control; Good panoramic pictures; Fast continuous shooting modes

AWB wayward under our studio lights

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)

Olympus TOUGH TG-820

 

If you're after a camera to take on a wild adventure, then it's got to be a rugged compact. We check out the Olympus TOUGH TG-820.

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