Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS3

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic ZS3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 3 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-830 iHS matches up vs the ZS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outer measurements 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 ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the ZS3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and ZS3.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.