Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G6

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic G6, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-6 was announced 6 years later than the G6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-6 matches up versus the G6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic G6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the G6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and G6 is 90 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and G6.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G6 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-6 will have an advantage in sensor tech.