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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was launched 2 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-830 iHS matches up vs the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic TS2

 TG-830 iHS TS2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 TS2 TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic TS2

 TG-830 iHS TS2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outside measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the TS2.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and TS2.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
67
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
45
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-08 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $350