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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90 Imaging
54 Features
70 Overall
60

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX850 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX850, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is very similar but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the GX850 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the GX850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 

				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic GX850

					

					

						
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

					

					

						
 GX850 TG-830 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2013More modern by 48 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic GX850

					

					

						
 TG-830 iHS GX850 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has exterior measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX850 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the GX850.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and GX850 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and GX850.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more aged TG-830 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

						Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography details
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
65
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 no external flash support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography advice
Panasonic GX850 Street photography advice
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
80
 has a tilting screen
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 good high ISO (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GX850 as a Sports photography camera
48
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography factors
67
 weather proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
78
 provides touch focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 terrible battery life (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography features
45
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
70
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no low pass filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery life (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging features
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging features
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic support
73
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 includes face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic GX850
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Other name - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-08 2017-01-04
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life 300 photos 210 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $548