Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G6

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G6, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 11 months earlier than the G6 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the G6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the G6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and G6 is 91 and 74 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and G6.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G6 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.