Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-520 was released 5 years prior to the TG-830 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-520 scores versus the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-520 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-520 provides external measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-520 vs the TG-830 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and TG-830 iHS is 68 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-520 and TG-830 iHS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-520 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older E-520 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.