Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GM5

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic GM5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 20 months earlier than the GM5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-830 iHS scores against the GM5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outer measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic GM5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the GM5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and GM5 is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and GM5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The TG-830 iHS features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more aged TG-830 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.