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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP130
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm XP120 versus Olympus TG-6, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TG-6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up against the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Olympus TG-6

 Fujifilm XP120 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Fujifilm XP120

 TG-6 Fujifilm XP120 
RevealedMay 2019January 2017Newer by 28 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Olympus TG-6

 Fujifilm XP120 TG-6 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Olympus TG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 compared to the TG-6.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and TG-6 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP120 and TG-6.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP120 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP120 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP120
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
41
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP120
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
good battery power (340 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (253 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
57
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP120
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (253 grams)
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Olympus TG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2017-01-05 2019-05-22
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 grams (0.45 pounds) 253 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 210 images 340 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $229 $449