Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF6

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF6, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 3 months after the GF6 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the GF6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got physical measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the GF6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and GF6 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and GF6.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GF6 will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.