Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS45

Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS45, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was brought out 4 years later than the ZS45 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-6 scores against the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 against the ZS45.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and ZS45 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and ZS45.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS45 to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.