Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP8
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Released July 2009
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP8, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-830 iHS was revealed 3 years later than the FP8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the FP8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic FP8
TG-830 iHS | FP8 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | July 2009 | Fresher by 43 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
FP8 | TG-830 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FP8
TG-830 iHS | FP8 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers physical 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) while the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the FP8.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and FP8 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and FP8.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine V |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lb) | 151g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $300 |