Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP7

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic FP7, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was manufactured 2 years after the FP7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the FP7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outside measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic FP7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the FP7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and FP7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and FP7.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files however you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-830 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.