Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LZ40

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic LZ40, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 12 months earlier than the LZ40 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the LZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic LZ40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the LZ40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and LZ40 is 91 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and LZ40.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS is going to be behind in sensor tech.