Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS5
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
- Renewed by Panasonic TS6
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-830 iHS was announced 6 months before the TS5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic TS5
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic TS5
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2013 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got external dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the TS5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and TS5 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and TS5.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2013-07-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 shots | 370 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $350 |