Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic SZ3

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic SZ3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was manufactured within a month of the SZ3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the SZ3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic SZ3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the SZ3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and SZ3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.