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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Efina

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Released June 2013
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Efina Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Pentax Efina

 TG-830 iHS Efina 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Efina TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax Efina

 TG-830 iHS Efina 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
Pentax Efina Portrait photography features
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good MP (14MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography factors
Pentax Efina Sports photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Travel photography with Pentax Efina
67
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (91 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography features
Pentax Efina Landscape photography features
45
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Pentax Efina
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (91 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax Efina
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPentax Efina
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Pentax Efina
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-08 2013-06-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 91 grams (0.20 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $10