Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS50

Below is a extended review of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic ZS50, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The TG-830 iHS was launched 24 months earlier than the ZS50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the ZS50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the ZS50.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and ZS50 is 91 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and ZS50.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.