Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is fairly close but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-830 iHS was launched 4 years earlier than the ZS100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the ZS100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outside dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the ZS100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and ZS100 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and ZS100.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-830 iHS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS100 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.