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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(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
  • Released May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Replacement is Panasonic G95
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic G85, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-6 was manufactured 2 years later than the G85 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-6 grades vs the G85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic G85

 TG-6 G85 
IntroducedMay 2019September 2016More recent by 33 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus TG-6

 G85 TG-6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic G85

 TG-6 G85 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-6 vs the G85.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and G85 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and G85.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-6 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G85 will offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-6 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
Panasonic G85 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (253g)
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
47
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
64
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery power (330 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery (340 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (253g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
environment sealing
has focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
57
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than others (253 grams)
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic G85
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-05-22 2016-09-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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 On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lb) 505 gr (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 656
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $449 $900