Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic ZS1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-830 iHS was launched 3 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got external dimensions 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 ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the ZS1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and ZS1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and ZS1.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-830 iHS due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.