Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FS12

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FS12, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 3 years after the FS12 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the FS12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the FS12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and FS12 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and FS12.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.