Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH6
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2012
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic FH6
TG-6 | FH6 | |||
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Released | May 2019 | January 2012 | Fresher by 90 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus TG-6
FH6 | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FH6
TG-6 | FH6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2019-05-22 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.60 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 reduction |
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 253 grams (0.56 lbs) | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 photos | 280 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $449 | $129 |