Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH6

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic FH6, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was revealed 7 years later than the FH6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-6 scores against the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 has got outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-6 versus the FH6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and FH6 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and FH6.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH6 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.