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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was revealed 4 months after the TS6 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-4 scores against the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic TS6

 TG-4 TS6 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus TG-4

 TS6 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic TS6

 TG-4 TS6 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2015Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 and the TS6.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and TS6 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and TS6.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography info
47
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (380 shots)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography information
74
great battery (380 per charge)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography highlights
62
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
52
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery pack (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2015-04-13 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 370 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $379 $300