Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung GX-20

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung GX-20, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively similar but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 5 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the GX-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features physical 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) and the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the GX-20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and GX-20 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and GX-20.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will deliver more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS should have an edge in sensor tech.