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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic FS15

 TG-820 iHS FS15 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kSharper screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 FS15 TG-820 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FS15

 TG-820 iHS FS15 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography info
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comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography information
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography information
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography features
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography features
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environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (220 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging features
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FS15
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2009-01-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,030k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $180