Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS100

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic ZS100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-6 was brought out 3 years later than the ZS100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-6 grades versus the ZS100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 features external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-6 vs the ZS100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and ZS100 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and ZS100.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS100 will give you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger TG-6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.