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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
Panasonic FH6
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic FH6

 TG-6 FH6 
ReleasedMay 2019January 2012Fresher by 90 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus TG-6

 FH6 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FH6

 TG-6 FH6 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
Panasonic FH6 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (253g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography features
47
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
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 (253g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
70
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
57
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
41
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (253 grams)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
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