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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Announced May 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Olympus TG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and TG-6 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was launched 8 years prior to the TG-6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores vs the TG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Olympus TG-6

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR TG-6 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 TG-6 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
AnnouncedMay 2019January 2012More recent by 89 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Olympus TG-6

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Olympus TG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the TG-6.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TG-6.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
40
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography info
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
great battery (340 shots)
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (253 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
43
pretty wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
57
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging information
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging information
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (253g)
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Olympus TG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXROlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lb) 253 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photos 340 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $449