Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP5

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FP5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was released 2 years after the FP5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the FP5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outside dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FP5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the FP5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and FP5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and FP5.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-830 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.