Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH7

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FH7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced 17 months later than the FH7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the FH7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has exterior measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FH7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the FH7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and FH7 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and FH7.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-830 iHS should have an advantage in sensor tech.