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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was introduced 3 months after the TS6 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SH-2 grades vs the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Panasonic TS6

 SH-2 TS6 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus SH-2

 TS6 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic TS6

 SH-2 TS6 
AnnouncedMarch 2015January 2015Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 features outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SH-2 and the TS6.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and TS6 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and TS6.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
44
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
37
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (271g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography factors
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
74
great battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery power (370 shots)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
55
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
52
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2015-03-11 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 380 pictures 370 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $300