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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TG-830 iHS TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 TG-2 iHS TG-830 iHS 
Screen resolution610k460kSharper screen (+150k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TG-830 iHS TG-2 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

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

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
67
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
better than average battery (350 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
45
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging info
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
36
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus TG-830 iHSOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-08 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" 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 300 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $380