Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The E-620 was released 4 years before the TG-830 iHS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-620 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-620 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-620 and the TG-830 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and TG-830 iHS is 71 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and TG-830 iHS.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-620 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.