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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-620 and Olympus TG-6, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and TG-6 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-620 was released 11 years before the TG-6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-620 matches up vs the TG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus TG-6

 E-620 TG-6 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus E-620

 TG-6 E-620 
RevealedMay 2019July 2009Newer by 120 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Olympus TG-6

 E-620 TG-6 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-620 and Olympus TG-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-620 compared to the TG-6.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and TG-6 is 71 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and TG-6.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-620 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The more aged E-620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
40
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery (500 per charge)
47
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (500 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
68
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-620
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
18
no video
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (253g)
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus E-620Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-620 Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-06 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 7 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 500 grams (1.10 pounds) 253 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 340 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $799 $449