Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was announced 4 years earlier than the TG-830 iHS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications 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 FE-4000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4000 and the TG-830 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and TG-830 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and TG-830 iHS.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.