Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP1

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic FP1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was introduced 9 years later than the FP1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-6 scores against the FP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic FP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 versus the FP1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and FP1 is 90 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and FP1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.