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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic FH5

 TG-830 iHS FH5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 FH5 TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FH5

 TG-830 iHS FH5 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography info
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography details
Panasonic FH5 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
features focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography features
45
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
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 260 pictures
Battery form 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $169