Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS25
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FS25, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-6 was announced 10 years after the FS25 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-6 grades vs the FS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic FS25
TG-6 | FS25 | |||
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Launched | May 2019 | January 2009 | Newer by 126 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus TG-6
FS25 | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FS25
TG-6 | FS25 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 compared to the FS25.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and FS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and FS25.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-6 provides an edge in sensor tech.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2019-05-22 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
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 speed | 20.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | 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, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 253g (0.56 lb) | 148g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $449 | $230 |