Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FS15

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic FS15, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and FS15 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 4 years later than the FS15 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-830 iHS matches up vs the FS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic FS15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the FS15.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and FS15 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and FS15.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-830 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.