Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FS15

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic FS15, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-820 iHS was launched 3 years after the FS15 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the FS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features 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 FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic FS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the FS15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and FS15 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and FS15.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-820 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.