Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung TL500

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung TL500, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 2 years after the TL500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers external 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 TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung TL500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the TL500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and TL500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will deliver more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger TG-830 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.