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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is pretty similar but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 II was unveiled 2 years after the TG-830 iHS which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M10 II grades versus the TG-830 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 E-M10 II TG-830 iHS 
IntroducedAugust 2015January 2013Newer by 32 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus E-M10 II

 TG-830 iHS E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 E-M10 II TG-830 iHS 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II features outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and TG-830 iHS is 82 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and TG-830 iHS.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The younger E-M10 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography info
72
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography info
83
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography features
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography advice
73
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
67
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
45
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
35
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIOlympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2015-08-25 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 81 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 842 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $0