Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FZ40
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FZ40 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic FZ40, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-830 iHS was brought out 2 years after the FZ40 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the FZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FZ40 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic FZ40
TG-830 iHS | FZ40 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 31 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
FZ40 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FZ40
TG-830 iHS | FZ40 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features exterior measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic FZ40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the FZ40.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and FZ40 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and FZ40.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 494 gr (1.09 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $420 |