Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS6

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was introduced 13 months after the TS6 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-870 grades against the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-870 versus the TS6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and TS6 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and TS6.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-870 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.