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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-420 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-410
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic TS6, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-420 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the TS6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-420 matches up versus the TS6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Panasonic TS6

 E-420 TS6 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus E-420

 TS6 E-420 
IntroducedJanuary 2015June 2008More recent by 79 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic TS6

 E-420 TS6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-420 has physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-420 compared to the TS6.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and TS6 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-420 and TS6.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-420 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic TS6 will offer extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older E-420 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography features
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
37
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-420 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (426g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
low battery power (500 CIPA)
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-420 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography information
52
lighter than competition in class (426 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (500 shots)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
72
great battery (370 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
low battery power (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-420
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
9
can't shoot video
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus E-420Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-420 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2008-06-23 2015-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 527 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 370 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $999 $300