Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic ZS40, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 12 months before the ZS40 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the ZS40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the ZS40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and ZS40 is 91 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and ZS40.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.