Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH7

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH7, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was launched 7 years after the FH7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-6 matches up versus the FH7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 has physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-6 against the FH7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and FH7 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and FH7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger TG-6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.