Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FX48

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FX48, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was revealed 3 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the FX48 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides 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) while the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FX48 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the FX48.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and FX48 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and FX48.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-820 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.