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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was released 12 months later than the WG-2 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Pentax WG-2

 TG-830 iHS WG-2 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 WG-2 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax WG-2

 TG-830 iHS WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features outside measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the WG-2.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and WG-2 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and WG-2.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-830 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography advice
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography features
67
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
45
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-01-08 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $350