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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(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
Panasonic FS7
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic FS7

 TG-6 FS7 
LaunchedMay 2019January 2009More recent by 126 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Olympus TG-6

 FS7 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FS7

 TG-6 FS7 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
47
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
68
great battery power (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS7
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (253g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FS7
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
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