Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS20
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![Olympus Tough TG-6 front Olympus Tough TG-6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-6/Olympus-TG-6-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS20/Panasonic-TS20-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS20 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
- Older Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic TS20, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The TG-6 was unveiled 7 years later than the TS20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-6 grades vs the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic TS20
TG-6 | TS20 | |||
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Revealed | May 2019 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 89 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus TG-6
TS20 | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic TS20
TG-6 | TS20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 provides outside dimensions 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 TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic TS20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-6 versus the TS20.
![Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS20-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and TS20 is 90 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and TS20.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS20 to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer TG-6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2019-05-22 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 253 grams (0.56 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $449 | $179 |