Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX9
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Announced February 2018
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX9 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic GX9, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very well matched but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-830 iHS was brought out 6 years before the GX9 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the GX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic GX9
TG-830 iHS | GX9 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
GX9 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | January 2013 | More recent by 62 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 460k | Clearer display (+780k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic GX9
TG-830 iHS | GX9 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with external measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic GX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the GX9.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and GX9 is 91 and 82 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and GX9.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-830 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2018-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,240k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) | 407 gr (0.90 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 300 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $1,000 |