Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ80
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90 Imaging
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Portability
63 Imaging
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62 Overall
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63 Imaging
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5
Panasonic FZ80
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(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Announced January 2017
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic FZ80, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-6 grades against the FZ80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic FZ80
| TG-6 | FZ80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2019 |  | January 2017 | More modern by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus TG-6
| FZ80 | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic FZ80
| TG-6 | FZ80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 compared to the FZ80.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and FZ80 is 90 and 63 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and FZ80.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography factors
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (253g)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
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Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography factors
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Olympus TG-6 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography info
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (616g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography details
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
focusing manually
quite wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging features
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
quite wide (20mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2019-05-22 | 2017-01-04 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 253 grams (0.56 pounds) | 616 grams (1.36 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $449 | $399 |