Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ2500

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") have different sensor size.

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The TG-6 was revealed 2 years after the FZ2500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-6 grades versus the FZ2500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ2500 has sizing of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-6 compared to the FZ2500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and FZ2500 is 90 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and FZ2500.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FZ2500 will produce extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-6 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.