Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FX90

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FX90, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-830 iHS was launched 17 months later than the FX90 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the FX90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has external dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FX90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the FX90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and FX90 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and FX90.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-830 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.