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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 8010 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was brought out 3 years prior to the TG-830 iHS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 8010 scores versus the TG-830 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 8010 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus 8010

 TG-830 iHS 8010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 8010 TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Olympus 8010 and Olympus TG-830 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 8010 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and TG-830 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and TG-830 iHS.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer you greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (245 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography information
64
environment sealing
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (245g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography info
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging highlights
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (245 grams)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $0