Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Efina

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax Efina, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was manufactured 4 months before the Efina which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the Efina with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features outside dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax Efina in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the Efina.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and Efina is 91 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and Efina.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.