Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FS42

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic FS42, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is fairly close but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-820 iHS was announced 2 years after the FS42 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-820 iHS matches up against the FS42 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FS42 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic FS42 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the FS42.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and FS42 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and FS42.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-820 iHS using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-820 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.