Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic TS6

Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was announced 4 years after the TS6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-6 grades versus the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-6 and the TS6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and TS6 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and TS6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS6 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer TG-6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.