Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FX90

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FX90, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was unveiled 7 years after the FX90 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-6 scores vs the FX90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 features external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FX90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-6 vs the FX90.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and FX90 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and FX90.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.