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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX48, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was released 4 years after the FX48 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-830 iHS matches up vs the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic FX48

 TG-830 iHS FX48 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 FX48 TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FX48

 TG-830 iHS FX48 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outside measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the FX48.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and FX48.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent TG-830 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography info
Panasonic FX48 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography factors
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography details
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography details
67
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
45
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $325