Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Released January 2013
(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

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The XZ-10 was announced at a similar time to the TG-830 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the XZ-10 grades vs the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
XZ-10 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus XZ-10
TG-830 iHS | XZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
XZ-10 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-10 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and TG-830 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and TG-830 iHS.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-01-30 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lb) | 214 gr (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 240 images | 300 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $428 | $0 |