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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS15, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was launched 10 years after the FS15 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-6 matches up against the FS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic FS15

 TG-6 FS15 
IntroducedMay 2019January 2009Newer by 126 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus TG-6

 FS15 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FS15

 TG-6 FS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 comes with 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 FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-6 compared to the FS15.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and FS15 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and FS15.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images though you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (253 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
47
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
68
great battery life (340 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (253 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography factors
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than average (253g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FS15
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2019-05-22 2009-01-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
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 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253 grams (0.56 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $449 $180