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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Released May 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FP8, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was brought out 9 years after the FP8 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-6 scores vs the FP8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic FP8

 TG-6 FP8 
ReleasedMay 2019July 2009More modern by 120 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus TG-6

 FP8 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FP8

 TG-6 FP8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys 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) while the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 vs the FP8.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and FP8 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and FP8.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger TG-6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
Panasonic FP8 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
47
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
68
good battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (151 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
57
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2019-05-22 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine V
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m
Flash options 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 Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $449 $300