Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G6
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91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Portability
74 Imaging
52 Features
79 Overall
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74 Imaging
52 Features
79 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched January 2014
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Launched April 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic G5
- Replacement is Panasonic G7
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Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic G6, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is very close but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-850 iHS was announced 10 months after the G6 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the G6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic G6
| TG-850 iHS | G6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | April 2013 | More modern by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| G6 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1036k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+576k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic G6
| TG-850 iHS | G6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic G6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the G6.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and G6 is 91 and 74 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and G6.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS has got the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF trickier. The more modern TG-850 iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography highlights
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Street photography highlights
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Sports photography highlights
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (330 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography features
Panasonic G6 Travel photography features
better than average battery (330 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (21mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
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Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography features
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography features
really wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging information
Panasonic G6 Vlogging information
really wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2013-04-24 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 160 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,036k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 10.50 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) | 390 gr (0.86 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 61 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 340 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $250 | $750 |