Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic SZ8

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic SZ8, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was manufactured 5 years after the SZ8 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-6 matches up against the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 provides physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic SZ8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-6 compared to the SZ8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and SZ8 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and SZ8.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.