Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX48

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.