Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH2
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
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").

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic FH2
TG-830 iHS | FH2 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
FH2 | TG-830 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FH2
TG-830 iHS | FH2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 pictures | 270 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $149 |