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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45
Olympus E-520 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2008
  • Replaced the Olympus E-510
Olympus TG-6
(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
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Olympus E-520 versus Olympus TG-6, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly similar but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and TG-6 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-520 was released 11 years prior to the TG-6 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-520 matches up against the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Olympus TG-6

 E-520 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus E-520

 TG-6 E-520 
IntroducedMay 2019August 2008Fresher by 130 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Olympus TG-6

 E-520 TG-6 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-520 enjoys outside dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-520 versus Olympus TG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-520 against the TG-6.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and TG-6 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-520 and TG-6.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-520 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus TG-6 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older E-520 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-520 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
59
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
40
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-520 Street photography details
Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-520 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery life (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
47
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-520 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
52
good battery life (650 CIPA)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
good battery pack (340 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (253g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-520 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (650 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
57
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-520 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than average (253g)
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-520 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus E-520Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-520 Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2008-08-20 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 552g (1.22 pounds) 253g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 548 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photos 340 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $449