Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

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

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The E-M10 was brought out 15 months after the TG-830 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M10 grades against the TG-830 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 provides external dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 against the TG-830 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and TG-830 iHS is 82 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M10 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The newer E-M10 will have a benefit in sensor technology.