Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL3 was launched 15 months prior to the TG-830 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL3 grades versus the TG-830 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL3 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL3 and the TG-830 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and TG-830 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL3 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL3 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-PL3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.