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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G95 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
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G85
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic G95, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The TG-6 was released 2 months later than the G95 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-6 grades against the G95 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic G95

 TG-6 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus TG-6

 G95 TG-6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k1040kClearer display (+200k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic G95

 TG-6 G95 
ReleasedMay 2019April 2019Same age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G95 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic G95 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-6 compared to the G95.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and G95 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and G95.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-6 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic G95 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
40
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20.3MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (253 grams)
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography information
Panasonic G95 Sports photography information
47
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
68
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20.3MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery life (290 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Panasonic G95
68
great battery life (340 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (253 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
73
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (290 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography details
57
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (340 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20.3MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
low battery life (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging information
Panasonic G95 Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (253g)
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic G95
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-G90
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-05-22 2019-04-05
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine
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 20.3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 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
Supported 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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lb) 536 gr (1.18 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 290 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $449 $998