Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic F5
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic F5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-820 iHS was unveiled 11 months earlier than the F5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the F5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic F5
| TG-820 iHS | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1030k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+800k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
| F5 | TG-820 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic F5
| TG-820 iHS | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic F5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the F5.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and F5 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and F5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic F5 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
| Olympus TG-820 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-08 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VI | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,030k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 220 images | 250 images |
| Style 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) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $500 | $100 |