Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS6
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The TG-830 iHS was released 24 months earlier than the TS6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic TS6
TG-830 iHS | TS6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
TS6 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic TS6
TG-830 iHS | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys outer measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the TS6.
![Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-830-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and TS6 is 91 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-830-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and TS6.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older TG-830 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-830-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-830-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 370 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $300 |