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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH22, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was manufactured 9 years after the FH22 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-6 grades vs the FH22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic FH22

 TG-6 FH22 
AnnouncedMay 2019January 2010Newer by 115 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus TG-6

 FH22 TG-6 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FH22

 TG-6 FH22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 against the FH22.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and FH22 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and FH22.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (253g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
47
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
68
good battery (340 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (253 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
67
provides touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
57
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (253g)
30
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-05-22 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lbs) 170 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $449 $200