Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS15
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS15 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
- Released May 2019
- Replaced the Olympus TG-5
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic FS15
TG-6 | FS15 | |||
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Introduced | May 2019 | January 2009 | Newer by 126 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus TG-6
FS15 | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FS15
TG-6 | FS15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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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 |