Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH6

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-5 versus Panasonic FH6, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was released 5 years later than the FH6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-5 scores versus the FH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-5 versus Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 and the FH6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and FH6 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and FH6.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH6 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.