Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GF7

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic GF7, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced 3 years earlier than the GF7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the GF7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features outside dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the GF7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and GF7 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and GF7.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-830 iHS uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh more challenging. The more aged TG-830 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.