Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH5

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic FH5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was unveiled 14 months after the FH5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic FH5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the FH5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and FH5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and FH5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-820 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.