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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(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
Panasonic G9
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic G9

 TG-6 G9 
LaunchedMay 2019November 2017More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus TG-6

 G9 TG-6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic G9

 TG-6 G9 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (253g)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
Sports photography with Panasonic G9
47
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (340 per charge)
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (253 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography advice
57
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
bad battery pack (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging info
Panasonic G9 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (253g)
76
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic G9
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
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