Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX85

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic GX85, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is pretty close but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-830 iHS was revealed 4 years earlier than the GX85 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the GX85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys outside measurements 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 GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic GX85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the GX85.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and GX85 is 91 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and GX85.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS features the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The older TG-830 iHS will be behind in sensor technology.