Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH5

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was revealed 2 years later than the FH5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the FH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the FH5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and FH5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and FH5.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-830 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.