Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS5

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 6 months before the TS5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got external dimensions 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 TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the TS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and TS5 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and TS5.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.