Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs
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- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
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- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Introduced August 2018
- Superseded the Panasonic LX100
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic LX100 II, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is relatively close but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-830 iHS was released 6 years before the LX100 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the LX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic LX100 II
TG-830 iHS | LX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
LX100 II | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Introduced | August 2018 | January 2013 | Fresher by 68 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1240k | 460k | Clearer screen (+780k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic LX100 II
TG-830 iHS | LX100 II | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic LX100 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the LX100 II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and LX100 II is 91 and 81 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and LX100 II.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 II will render extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II |
Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2018-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 17MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4736 x 3552 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,240k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1800s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 392 grams (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 340 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $998 |