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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Released January 2013
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 5 years prior to the TG-5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the TG-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus TG-5

 TG-830 iHS TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 TG-5 TG-830 iHS 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2013More recent by 53 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus TG-5

 TG-830 iHS TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the TG-5.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and TG-5.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 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-5
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Street photography with Olympus TG-5
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
45
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus TG-830 iHSOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-01-08 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $449