Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1

Here is a extended review of the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 24 months later than the XZ-1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the XZ-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in 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") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the XZ-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and XZ-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and XZ-1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.