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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-6 was announced 8 years later than the FP5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-6 grades versus the FP5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic FP5

		

		

			
 TG-6 FP5 
LaunchedMay 2019January 2011Fresher by 102 months
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 FP5 TG-6 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FP5

		

		

			
 TG-6 FP5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 vs the FP5.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and FP5 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and FP5.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP5 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer TG-6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
40
 manual focus
 supports face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Street photography info
Panasonic FP5 Street photography info
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (253 grams)
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus by touch
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography factors
47
 high fps (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery power (340 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (260 shots)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography advice
68
 better than average battery power (340 per charge)
 environment sealing
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition (253 grams)
 low resolution (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
65
 better than average battery pack (260 shots)
 offers focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
57
 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery power (340 per charge)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
40
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (260 shots)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone support
 more heavy than competition (253 grams)
30
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FP5
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2019-05-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash modes 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    
AE bracketing    
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 253g (0.56 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $449 $199