Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2013

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, both Waterproof cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-320 was announced 12 months prior to the TG-830 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-320 matches up vs the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
TG-320 | TG-830 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus TG-320
TG-830 iHS | TG-320 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
TG-320 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 features outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 vs the TG-830 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and TG-830 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and TG-830 iHS.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus TG-320 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 214 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 150 pictures | 300 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $0 |