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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G6

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74 Imaging
52 Features
79 Overall
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G6 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic G5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G7
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G6 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G6, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The TG-830 iHS was released 3 months before the G6 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the G6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic G6

					

					

						
 TG-830 iHS G6 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

					

					

						
 G6 TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k460kCrisper screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic G6

					

					

						
 TG-830 iHS G6 
IntroducedJanuary 2013April 2013Similar age
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the G6.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G6 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and G6 is 91 and 74 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and G6.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS features the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher.

						Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic G6 as a Portrait photography camera
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
71
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Street photography highlights
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
73
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 good ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography details
Panasonic G6 Sports photography details
48
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
56
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 lack of image stabilization
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography advice
Panasonic G6 Travel photography advice
67
 weather proofing
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
 supports focus via touch
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography highlights
45
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
67
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging advice
Panasonic G6 Vlogging advice
33
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone support
73
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 supports face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with mic jack
 lack of image stabilization
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic G6
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-08 2013-04-24
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 390g (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 images 340 images
Type 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $750