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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
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
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was introduced 6 months after the TG-830 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ-15 scores versus the TG-830 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SZ-15 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus SZ-15

 TG-830 iHS SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SZ-15 TG-830 iHS 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-15 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and TG-830 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and TG-830 iHS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you should take the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography features
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
68
lighter than others (250g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
45
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-15
Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus SZ-15Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-15 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-21 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $0