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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF7 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
  • Announced May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Updated by Panasonic GF8
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic GF7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The TG-6 was launched 4 years later than the GF7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-6 grades versus the GF7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic GF7

 TG-6 GF7 
AnnouncedMay 2019February 2015More recent by 53 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Olympus TG-6

 GF7 TG-6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic GF7

 TG-6 GF7 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic GF7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-6 compared to the GF7.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and GF7 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and GF7.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-6 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GF7 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF7
39
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
65
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (253g)
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography info
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography info
46
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (253g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
70
offers focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF7
57
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (340 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (253g)
33
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic GF7
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-05-22 2015-02-01
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.56 lb) 266 grams (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 shots 230 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $449 $308