Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is pretty close but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL6 was released 19 months later than the TG-830 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the E-PL6 grades versus the TG-830 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 provides external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL6 vs the TG-830 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and TG-830 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and TG-830 iHS.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL6 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The newer E-PL6 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.