Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G6
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G6 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
- Released February 2012
(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
- Introduced April 2013
- Older Model is Panasonic G5
- New Model is Panasonic G7
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On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic G6, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-820 iHS was released 14 months earlier than the G6 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the G6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic G6
| TG-820 iHS | G6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
| G6 | TG-820 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2013 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 14 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1036k |  | 1030k | Clearer display (+6k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic G6
| TG-820 iHS | G6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the G6.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and G6 is 92 and 74 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and G6.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-820 iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic G6 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
| Olympus TG-820 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-02-08 | 2013-04-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VI | - |
| Sensor type | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,030 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 10.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 206g (0.45 lbs) | 390g (0.86 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 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 | 220 pictures | 340 pictures |
| Style 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, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $500 | $750 |