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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic LS5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was released 18 months later than the LS5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the LS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic LS5

 TG-830 iHS LS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 LS5 TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic LS5

 TG-830 iHS LS5 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got outer measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the LS5.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and LS5 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and LS5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography details
Panasonic LS5 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography info
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competition (126 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (160 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography details
45
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
36
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (160 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic LS5
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 160 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID LI-50B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $294