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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FP2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was launched 9 years after the FP2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-6 scores versus the FP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic FP2

 TG-6 FP2 
AnnouncedMay 2019January 2010Newer by 115 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus TG-6

 FP2 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FP2

 TG-6 FP2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 provides external measurements 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 FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the FP2.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and FP2 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and FP2.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography info
47
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
68
good battery life (340 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (253g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
57
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
33
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (253g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2019-05-22 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.90 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, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253g (0.56 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery format 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 One One
Launch pricing $449 $80