Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ200 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
- Launched May 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
- Later Model is Panasonic FZ300
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic FZ200, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-6 was released 6 years later than the FZ200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-6 matches up vs the FZ200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ200 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic FZ200
TG-6 | FZ200 | |||
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Revealed | May 2019 | July 2012 | More recent by 84 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus TG-6
FZ200 | TG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FZ200
TG-6 | FZ200 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 provides exterior 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 FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 and the FZ200.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and FZ200 is 90 and 65 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and FZ200.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2019-05-22 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,312k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 13.50 m |
Flash settings | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 253 grams (0.56 lb) | 588 grams (1.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 37 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 540 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $449 | $499 |