Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH25

Below, we are looking at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH25, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was revealed 14 months later than the FH25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the FH25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the FH25.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and FH25 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and FH25.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-820 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.