Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS12
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS12, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-6 was announced 10 years later than the FS12 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-6 scores against the FS12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic FS12
TG-6 | FS12 | |||
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Released | May 2019 | April 2009 | Fresher by 123 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus TG-6
FS12 | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FS12
TG-6 | FS12 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 features outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 versus the FS12.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and FS12 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and FS12.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2019-05-22 | 2009-04-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.30 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, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 253g (0.56 lb) | 129g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $449 | $228 |