Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GF1

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GF1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 3 years after the GF1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the GF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features physical measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has specifications of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the GF1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and GF1 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and GF1.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger TG-830 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.