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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FP1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was released 2 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the FP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic FP1

 TG-820 iHS FP1 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kClearer display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 FP1 TG-820 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FP1

 TG-820 iHS FP1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the FP1.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and FP1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and FP1.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-820 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography info
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supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic FP1
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography factors
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weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (220 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
38
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging features
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Venus Engine IV
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,030k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.45 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 -
Form 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $153