Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-6
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2019
- Older Model is Olympus TG-5
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Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S1000pj was released 10 years before the TG-6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the S1000pj matches up against the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus TG-6
| S1000pj | TG-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon S1000pj
| TG-6 | S1000pj | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2019 | August 2009 | Fresher by 119 months | |
| Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus TG-6
| S1000pj | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj has got outer measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1000pj versus the TG-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and TG-6 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and TG-6.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The older S1000pj is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2009-08-04 | 2019-05-22 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed | TruePic VIII |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 20.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash modes | - | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 253 gr (0.56 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $289 | $449 |