Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS8

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic ZS8, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was revealed 18 months after the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-830 iHS matches up vs the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has physical 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the ZS8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and ZS8 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and ZS8.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer TG-830 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.