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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Launched May 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and TG-6 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled 7 years before the TG-6 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the TG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Olympus TG-6

 Fujifilm X20 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Fujifilm X20

 TG-6 Fujifilm X20 
LaunchedMay 2019April 2013Fresher by 73 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus TG-6

 Fujifilm X20 TG-6 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 features physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the TG-6.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and TG-6 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and TG-6.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm X20 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
46
manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
39
manual focus
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography details
Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
52
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
has phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
46
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (353g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
great battery life (340 per charge)
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (253g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
missing Time Lapse function
57
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (253g)
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus TG-6
 Fujifilm X20Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X20 Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-04-29 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/1000s -
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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 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 None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lbs) 253 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 shots 340 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $449