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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
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
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was announced 10 years before the TG-6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the TG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus TG-6

 FE-4000 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus FE-4000

 TG-6 FE-4000 
RevealedMay 2019July 2009Fresher by 119 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-6

 FE-4000 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-4000 against the TG-6.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and TG-6.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average (136 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average (136g)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
good battery (340 CIPA)
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography information
28
really wide (26mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
57
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (253g)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4000 Olympus Tough TG-6
Also called X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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 - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in 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
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 136 gr (0.30 lb) 253 gr (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $449