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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Launched May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus TG-6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and TG-6 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 III was launched 9 months after the TG-6 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M1 III grades versus the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 E-M1 III TG-6 
LaunchedFebruary 2020May 2019More modern by 9 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 TG-6 E-M1 III 
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 E-M1 III TG-6 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III provides outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus TG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 III vs the TG-6.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and TG-6 is 67 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and TG-6.
As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will show more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III will have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography info
77
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
40
 manual focus
 includes face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
78
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 weather sealing
 great ISO range (25,600)
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
81
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
47
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
79
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
68
 better than average battery (340 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors in class (253g)
 low resolution (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
81
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 2 card slots
57
 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery (340 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging features
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
79
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic support
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic port
 heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2020-02-11 2019-05-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic IX TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 121 25
Cross focus points 121 -
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 range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual 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    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 580 grams (1.28 lbs) 253 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 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 420 photographs 340 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at launch $1,800 $449