Olympus TG-6 vs Fujifilm XP70 Comparison

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Olympus TG-6

12 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Olympus TG-6 vs Fujifilm XP70 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing TG-6 and XP70, two Waterproof cameras from Olympus and Fujifilm. Olympus TG-6 was introduced to market in May 2019 and Fujifilm XP70 was launched in January 2014. As you can see, XP70 is 5 years older than TG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Olympus TG-6 and Fujifilm XP70 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2019-05-22

12MP - BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

20.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

Built-in GPS

253g. 113 x 66 x 32 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Olympus Tough TG-5 Compare

Fujifilm XP70 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-01-06

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400

28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

2.70" Fixed Type Screen

10.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

179g. 104 x 67 x 26 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Compare

Fujifilm XP70 was replaced by Fujifilm XP80. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm XP80 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus Tough TG-6

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Olympus TG-6 and Fujifilm XP70 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Olympus Tough TG-6 over Fujifilm FinePix XP70

Live Composite Mode	Yes vs No	Excellent help for long-exposure photography
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Max ISO	12.800 vs 6.400	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3 vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 460k dots	126% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	20.0fps vs 10.0fps	10 fps faster
Battery Life	340 shots vs 210 shots	130 more frames with a single charge
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 28mm	3 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.00 vs 3.90	faster lens at wide
Sensor Pixel Area	2.34µm² vs 1.76µm²	32% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
Focus Bracketing	Yes vs No	Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking	Yes vs No	Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support	UHS-I vs none	Read/Write in High Speeds

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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP70 over Olympus Tough TG-6

Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 12 MP	33% more pixels
Weight	179 g vs 253 g	74 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	140mm vs 100mm	40 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	5× vs 4x	more flexible focal coverage

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Common Strengths of Olympus Tough TG-6 and Fujifilm FinePix XP70

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting	20.0fps vs 10.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs Yes	shoot at tough conditions

Common Weaknesses of Olympus Tough TG-6 and Fujifilm FinePix XP70

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
LCD Screen Size	2.70" vs 2.70"	Small display
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control
AE Bracketing	No vs No	Not good for multi-exposure HDR

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Olympus TG-6 vs Fujifilm XP70: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Olympus TG-6 and Fujifilm XP70 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-6 has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26″) and weighs 253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm XP70 has external dimensions of 104 x 67 x 26 mm (4.09 x 2.64 x 1.02″) and weighs 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Olympus TG-6 and Fujifilm XP70. Fujifilm XP70 is 9mm narrower and 6mm thinner than Olympus TG-6 but it is also 1mm taller.

Comparison image of Olympus TG-6 and Fujifilm XP70 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Olympus TG-6 and Fujifilm XP70.

Comparison image of Olympus TG-6 and Fujifilm XP70 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-6 and Fujifilm XP70.

Top View Comparison image of Olympus TG-6 and Fujifilm XP70 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm XP70 is significantly lighter (74g ) than the Olympus TG-6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

TG-6

XP70

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

TG-6

XP70

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus TG-6's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm XP70's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Olympus TG-6 vs Fujifilm XP70: Sensor Comparison

Olympus TG-6 has a 12.0MP (1/2. ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features TruePic VIII processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm XP70 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the TG-6 and XP70 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Olympus TG-6 and Fujifilm XP70 Cameras

As seen above, Fujifilm XP70 has a 0.0x Larger sensor area than Olympus TG-6. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Olympus TG-6 vs Fujifilm XP70 Lens Specs Comparison

Olympus TG-6 features a 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 4x zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XP70 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5× zoom lens.

Olympus TG-6 has 3mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm XP70. At f2.00, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm XP70 has 40mm longer reach than the Olympus TG-6. Both cameras has a max aperture of f4.90 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

TG-6

XP70

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

TG-6

XP70

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

TG-6

XP70

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

TG-6

XP70

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Olympus TG-6 and Fujifilm XP70 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Olympus TG-6 and Fujifilm XP70 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Olympus TG-6 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP70 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Olympus TG-6 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm XP70 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Olympus TG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP70 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 20.0fps
Environmental Sealings
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
100 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
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Olympus TG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm XP70 for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
253g
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Compact Body
179g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Olympus TG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP70 for Landscape Photography

POOR

RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Olympus TG-6 vs Fujifilm XP70: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Olympus TG-6 and Fujifilm XP70, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Olympus TG-6 and Fujifilm XP70 scores compare:

Olympus TG-6

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #5 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #285 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP70

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #84 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #565 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-6 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm XP70 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Olympus TG-6.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-6 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Olympus Tough TG-6	Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Brand	Olympus	Fujifilm
Announced	2019-05-22	2014-01-06
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Size		1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	1/2.	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	0.00mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	25	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	25-100 mm (4x)	28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F2.0-4.9	F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range	1cm	9cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3.00"	2.70"
Resolution	1,040k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	n/a	3.10 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	20.0 fps	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	253g	179g
Dimensions	113 x 66 x 32mm	104 x 67 x 26mm
Battery Life	340 shots	210 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Built-in	Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction