Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Overview
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").

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic FP7
TG-830 iHS | FP7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 25 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
FP7 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FP7
TG-830 iHS | FP7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lb) | 147g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 240 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $227 |