Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ100

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic FZ100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was revealed 8 years later than the FZ100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-6 grades vs the FZ100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 has external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic FZ100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 vs the FZ100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and FZ100 is 90 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and FZ100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ100 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.