Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G9
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2019
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Launched November 2017

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G9 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic G9, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and G9 (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

The TG-6 was unveiled 19 months later than the G9 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-6 matches up versus the G9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic G9
TG-6 | G9 | |||
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Launched | May 2019 | ![]() | November 2017 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus TG-6
G9 | TG-6 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic G9
TG-6 | G9 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Same display resolution |
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 has outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic G9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 against the G9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and G9 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and G9.
Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-6 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G9 will provide extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger TG-6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
Class | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-05-22 | 2017-11-08 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 253 grams (0.56 lb) | 658 grams (1.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") |
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 | 340 pictures | 400 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Launch price | $449 | $1,500 |