Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung CL5

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung CL5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-830 iHS was launched 3 years later than the CL5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the CL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides physical measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung CL5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the CL5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and CL5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and CL5.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-830 iHS will have a benefit in sensor technology.