Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G6

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G6, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 3 months later than the G6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the G6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers external measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has specifications of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the G6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and G6 is 91 and 74 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and G6.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G6 will give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.