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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(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
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic FX700, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was announced 8 years later than the FX700 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-6 matches up versus the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic FX700

 TG-6 FX700 
AnnouncedMay 2019July 2010Fresher by 108 months
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus TG-6

 FX700 TG-6 
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FX700

 TG-6 FX700 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the FX700.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and FX700 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and FX700.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FX700 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
37
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography features
Panasonic FX700 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (253 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
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max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography features
68
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (253 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
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quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (253g)
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fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-05-22 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.40 m
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253 grams (0.56 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $449 $399