Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax I-10

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax I-10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 2 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-830 iHS matches up vs the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the I-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and I-10.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer TG-830 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.