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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
Panasonic GX9
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic GX9

 TG-830 iHS GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 GX9 TG-830 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2013More recent by 62 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1240k460kClearer display (+780k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic GX9

 TG-830 iHS GX9 
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography features
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography factors
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography factors
67
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery life (260 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Landscape photography camera
45
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic GX9
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-GX9
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