Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ35

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ35, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was announced 9 years later than the FZ35 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-6 grades versus the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-6 and the FZ35.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and FZ35 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and FZ35.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-6 provides a benefit in sensor tech.