Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP2

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FP2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced 3 years later than the FP2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the FP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with 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) while the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the FP2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and FP2 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and FP2.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger TG-830 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.