Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
- Announced August 2010

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-830 iHS was released 2 years after the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
TG-830 iHS | GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
TG-830 iHS | GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 91 and 85 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger TG-830 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2010-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | 214g (0.47 lb) | 367g (0.81 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") |
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 | 440 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $147 |