Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH2

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was manufactured 2 years after the FH2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers outside measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the FH2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and FH2 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and FH2.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.