Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH6

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH6, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was announced 3 years later than the FH6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-4 matches up against the FH6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-4 and the FH6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and FH6 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and FH6.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.