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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90 Imaging
54 Features
62 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF8 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
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF7
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF8, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TG-6 was announced 3 years after the GF8 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-6 matches up against the GF8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic GF8

		

		

			
 TG-6 GF8 
IntroducedMay 2019February 2016More modern by 40 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 GF8 TG-6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic GF8

		

		

			
 TG-6 GF8 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-6 vs the GF8.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and GF8 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and GF8.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GF8 will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 will have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography advice
40
 you can focus manually
 provides face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
65
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
 no external flash support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GF8 as a Street photography camera
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
80
 screen tilts
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 good high ISO (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
Sports photography with Panasonic GF8
47
 max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (340 shots)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
49
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
 slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery (230 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography factors
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 better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
 weather proof
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
66
 features focus via touch
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 does not have Time Lapse function
 bad battery (230 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography highlights
57
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
65
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 good megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery (230 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GF8 as a Vlogging camera
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
33
 touch screen
 includes face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic GF8
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-05-22 2016-02-15
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 253g (0.56 lb) 266g (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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 230 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $449 $549