Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS7
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS7 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
- Announced May 2019
- Older Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor sizing.

The TG-6 was brought out 10 years later than the FS7 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-6 matches up against the FS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic FS7
TG-6 | FS7 | |||
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Launched | May 2019 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 126 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Olympus TG-6
FS7 | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FS7
TG-6 | FS7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 features 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 FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 versus the FS7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and FS7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and FS7.
All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-6 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus TG-6 will give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 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" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
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 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 253 gr (0.56 lbs) | 139 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $449 | $160 |