Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS42
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS42 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
- Launched May 2019
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Push to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
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Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic FS42, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is relatively similar but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-6 was announced 10 years after the FS42 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-6 grades versus the FS42 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS42 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic FS42
| TG-6 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2019 |  | April 2009 | More modern by 123 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Olympus TG-6
| FS42 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FS42
| TG-6 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 versus the FS42.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and FS42 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and FS42.
All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-6 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2019-05-22 | 2009-04-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1000 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.30 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, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 file 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253 grams (0.56 lb) | 132 grams (0.29 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 photos | - |
| Battery format | 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/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $449 | $580 |