Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS25

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic TS25, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was launched 6 years after the TS25 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-6 grades versus the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 features physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-6 and the TS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and TS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and TS25.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 should have an advantage in sensor technology.