Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus TG-2 iHS, both Waterproof cameras and they are both created by Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was launched 5 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got outer dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the TG-2 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and TG-2 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and TG-2 iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively.