Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G7

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the G7 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 3 years prior to the G7 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the G7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outer 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 G7 has dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the G7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and G7 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and G7.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The older TG-830 iHS is going to be behind in sensor tech.