Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS6

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 7000 was unveiled 7 years before the TS6 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the 7000 grades vs the TS6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 has external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 7000 compared to the TS6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and TS6 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and TS6.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.