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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-6
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was brought out 2 years after the TS6 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-5 scores vs the TS6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic TS6

 TG-5 TS6 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2015More modern by 29 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus TG-5

 TS6 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic TS6

 TG-5 TS6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-5 against the TS6.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and TS6 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and TS6.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
37
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (250 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
46
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography information
68
better than average battery (340 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (250 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
73
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography info
57
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
52
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (250g)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2017-05-17 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 370 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $449 $300