Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH6
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH6, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-830 iHS was brought out 13 months after the FH6 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the FH6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic FH6
TG-830 iHS | FH6 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
FH6 | TG-830 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic FH6
TG-830 iHS | FH6 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outside measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the FH6.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and FH6 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and FH6.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer TG-830 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 pounds) | 119g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | 280 pictures |
Battery form | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $129 |