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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(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
  • Launched May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS40, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was announced 5 years after the ZS40 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-6 matches up vs the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic ZS40

 TG-6 ZS40 
RevealedMay 2019January 2014Newer by 66 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Olympus TG-6

 ZS40 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS40

 TG-6 ZS40 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys 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 ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 versus the ZS40.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and ZS40 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and ZS40.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
52
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (253 grams)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (240g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography factors
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max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
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good battery (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (253g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography advice
57
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (253g)
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS40
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-05-22 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253g (0.56 pounds) 240g (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $449 $450