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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP80
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus TG-6, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was released 6 years before the TG-6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores vs the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Olympus TG-6

 Fujifilm XP70 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Fujifilm XP70

 TG-6 Fujifilm XP70 
ReleasedMay 2019January 2014More modern by 65 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus TG-6

 Fujifilm XP70 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus TG-6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the TG-6.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and TG-6 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and TG-6.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP70 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP70 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
max fps high (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography factors
65
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
great battery pack (340 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (253g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
57
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than others (253g)
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus TG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-06 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 253 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 210 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $199 $449