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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GH5S 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
  • Launched May 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2018
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic GH5S, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is relatively similar but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-6 was announced 17 months after the GH5S which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-6 grades against the GH5S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic GH5S

 TG-6 GH5S 
RevealedMay 2019January 2018More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus TG-6

 GH5S TG-6 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic GH5S

 TG-6 GH5S 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 features outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic GH5S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 compared to the GH5S.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and GH5S is 90 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and GH5S.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus TG-6 will offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (253g)
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography features
47
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery (340 CIPA)
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (253 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography details
57
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
63
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging factors
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (253 grams)
68
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-05-22 2018-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine 10
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias 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 3680 x 2760
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lbs) 660 gr (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
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 shots 440 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots Single Two
Launch pricing $449 $2,498