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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
Panasonic FH2
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic FH2

 TG-830 iHS FH2 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 FH2 TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FH2

 TG-830 iHS FH2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (121g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
67
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition (121g)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
45
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
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