Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was launched 22 months earlier than the TG-830 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the TG-830 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR has outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR against the TG-830 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and TG-830 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and TG-830 iHS.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.