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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic ZS45, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 24 months before the ZS45 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic ZS45

 TG-830 iHS ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 ZS45 TG-830 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic ZS45

 TG-830 iHS ZS45 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic ZS45 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the ZS45.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and ZS45 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and ZS45.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged TG-830 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (350 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
67
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
45
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
47
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS45
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic ZS45
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-08 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $300