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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
Panasonic FH6
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic FH6

 TG-820 iHS FH6 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kSharper display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 FH6 TG-820 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FH6

 TG-820 iHS FH6 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography information
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features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 shots)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
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weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (220 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
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rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
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