Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH25

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FH25, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was revealed 8 years later than the FH25 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-6 grades against the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 comes with external 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) while the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FH25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 and the FH25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and FH25 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and FH25.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.