Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LS5
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic LS5
TG-830 iHS | LS5 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
LS5 | TG-830 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic LS5
TG-830 iHS | LS5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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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 |