Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GF8

Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic GF8, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is very close but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The TG-830 iHS was released 4 years prior to the GF8 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the GF8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides external 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 GF8 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the GF8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and GF8 is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and GF8.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The older TG-830 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.