Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FZ100
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Later Model is Panasonic FZ200
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FZ100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe TG-830 iHS was introduced 2 years after the FZ100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the FZ100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic FZ100
TG-830 iHS | FZ100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
FZ100 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FZ100
TG-830 iHS | FZ100 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides external dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FZ100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the FZ100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and FZ100 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and FZ100.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lb) | 540g (1.19 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $0 | $500 |