Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FP1

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

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).

See the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FP1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.