Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FZ80

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FZ80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was released 5 years before the FZ80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the FZ80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys external 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 FZ80 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FZ80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the FZ80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and FZ80 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and FZ80.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.