Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX700
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2010

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FX700, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 2 years after the FX700 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-830 iHS scores against the FX700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic FX700
TG-830 iHS | FX700 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 31 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
FX700 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FX700
TG-830 iHS | FX700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has physical measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the FX700.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and FX700 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and FX700.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 176 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $399 |