Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-610 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was unveiled 24 months prior to the TG-830 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-610 grades vs the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-610 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-610 against the TG-830 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and TG-830 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be behind in sensor technology.