Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH6
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2012
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH6, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-820 iHS was manufactured within a month of the FH6 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic FH6
TG-820 iHS | FH6 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1030k | 230k | Sharper display (+800k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
FH6 | TG-820 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FH6
TG-820 iHS | FH6 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the FH6.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and FH6 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and FH6.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH6 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-08 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,030 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 119 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 photographs | 280 photographs |
Type of battery | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $500 | $129 |