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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G9

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G9 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic G9, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the G9 (20MP) is relatively similar but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The TG-830 iHS was released 5 years before the G9 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the G9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic G9

 TG-830 iHS G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 G9 TG-830 iHS 
IntroducedNovember 2017January 2013More modern by 58 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic G9

 TG-830 iHS G9 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with external measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic G9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the G9.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and G9 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and G9.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G9 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography info
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography info
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography info
Panasonic G9 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic G9
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery power (400 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (400 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography details
45
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging info
Panasonic G9 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
76
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic G9
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Class Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-08 2017-11-08
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 225
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 658 gr (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Dual
Launch price $0 $1,500