Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS3

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was revealed 18 months after the TS3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-830 iHS matches up vs the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides 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) and the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the TS3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and TS3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and TS3.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer TG-830 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.