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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic FH1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was revealed 2 years after the FH1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-820 iHS matches up against the FH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic FH1

 TG-820 iHS FH1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 FH1 TG-820 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FH1

 TG-820 iHS FH1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic FH1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the FH1.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and FH1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and FH1.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer TG-820 iHS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
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offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography advice
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography factors
59
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
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reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,030k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 163 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 220 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $150