Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic ZS200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is very well matched but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 6 years before the ZS200 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the ZS200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outside dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS200 has sizing of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic ZS200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the ZS200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and ZS200 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and ZS200.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS200 will resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.