Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FP5

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FP5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was launched 14 months later than the FP5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-820 iHS scores against the FP5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS offers 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) while the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FP5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the FP5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and FP5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and FP5.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FP5 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger TG-820 iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.