Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G100

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic G100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced 8 years before the G100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-830 iHS scores against the G100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features outer dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic G100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the G100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and G100 is 91 and 81 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and G100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic G100 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.