Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX580

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FX580, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 4 years after the FX580 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outside dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the FX580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and FX580 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and FX580.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-830 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.