Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic SZ7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-6 was revealed 7 years later than the SZ7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-6 matches up versus the SZ7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic SZ7
TG-6 | SZ7 | |||
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Introduced | May 2019 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 90 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Olympus TG-6
SZ7 | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic SZ7
TG-6 | SZ7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys external measurements 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 SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic SZ7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 and the SZ7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and SZ7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and SZ7.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic SZ7 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer TG-6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2019-05-22 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 253g (0.56 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 220 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $449 | $199 |