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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was unveiled 7 years after the TS4 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-6 grades against the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic TS4

 TG-6 TS4 
IntroducedMay 2019January 2012Newer by 89 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus TG-6

 TS4 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic TS4

 TG-6 TS4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-6 compared to the TS4.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and TS4 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and TS4.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
40
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
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fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
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better than average battery (340 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
66
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
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decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (253g)
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2019-05-22 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 grams (0.56 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 shots 310 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $449 $399