Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G3

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The TG-830 iHS was revealed 19 months later than the G3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys outside 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) whilst the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the G3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and G3 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and G3.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS provides the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher. The fresher TG-830 iHS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.