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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
92
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FX75, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 21 months after the FX75 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the FX75 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic FX75

 TG-820 iHS FX75 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2010More modern by 21 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kClearer display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 FX75 TG-820 iHS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FX75

 TG-820 iHS FX75 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features external dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the FX75.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and FX75 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and FX75.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX75 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger TG-820 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
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has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
Panasonic FX75 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Travel photography camera
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environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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offers touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography features
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relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging features
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging features
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,030 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 images -
Style of battery 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $500 $139