Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic G6

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-860 versus Panasonic G6, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-860 was unveiled 22 months after the G6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-860 matches up against the G6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 versus Panasonic G6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-860 and the G6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and G6 is 91 and 74 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and G6.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The TG-860 comes with the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The younger TG-860 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.