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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Released May 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was launched 2 years after the ZS70 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-6 scores versus the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic ZS70

 TG-6 ZS70 
AnnouncedMay 2019April 2017Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus TG-6

 ZS70 TG-6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS70

 TG-6 ZS70 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 has exterior dimensions 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 ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-6 compared to the ZS70.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and ZS70 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and ZS70.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger TG-6 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
54
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (253g)
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography info
47
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (253g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
79
great battery life (380 shots)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography highlights
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (253g)
74
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone port
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-05-22 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 12MP 20MP
Anti alias 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 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 grams (0.56 lbs) 322 grams (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 380 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $449 $450