Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FS25

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FS25, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 4 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got physical dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the FS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and FS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and FS25.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent TG-830 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.