Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ47

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FZ47, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was launched 7 years after the FZ47 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-6 grades vs the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FZ47 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-6 and the FZ47.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and FZ47 is 90 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and FZ47.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.