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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic FH8, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was released 13 months after the FH8 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the FH8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic FH8

 TG-830 iHS FH8 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 FH8 TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FH8

 TG-830 iHS FH8 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features outer 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 FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic FH8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the FH8.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and FH8 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and FH8.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-830 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography advice
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography details
Panasonic FH8 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography information
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography information
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
67
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (123g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography factors
45
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (123g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FH8
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 123 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos 260 photos
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $149