Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH3

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FH3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 3 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-830 iHS scores against the FH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got external measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the FH3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and FH3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger TG-830 iHS provides an edge in sensor technology.