Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS1

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS1, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was launched 10 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-6 grades versus the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the TS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and TS1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.