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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS60, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was brought out 3 years after the ZS60 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-6 grades vs the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic ZS60

 TG-6 ZS60 
IntroducedMay 2019January 2016Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus TG-6

 ZS60 TG-6 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS60

 TG-6 ZS60 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 has got exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 and the ZS60.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and ZS60 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to produce more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
53
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (253 grams)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than average in class (282g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
47
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
68
better than average battery power (340 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (253 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
has focus via touch
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
57
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
59
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (253 grams)
35
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-05-22 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 320 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $449 $248