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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 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 FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH8, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was launched at a similar time to the FH8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the FH8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic FH8

 TG-820 iHS FH8 
Screen resolution1030k230kClearer screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 FH8 TG-820 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FH8

 TG-820 iHS FH8 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the FH8.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and FH8 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and FH8.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH8 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography info
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography info
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (220 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography factors
38
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FH8
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,030 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 206g (0.45 lbs) 123g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 shots 260 shots
Battery form 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 One One
Retail price $500 $149