Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic ZS10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 24 months after the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys external dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the ZS10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and ZS10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and ZS10.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.