Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-6
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Announced January 2019
- Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(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
- Launched May 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-5

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-6 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus TG-6, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and TG-6 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

The E-M1X was brought out 3 months prior to the TG-6 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-M1X scores against the TG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Olympus Tough TG-6. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus TG-6
E-M1X | TG-6 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus E-M1X
TG-6 | E-M1X | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-6
E-M1X | TG-6 | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | ![]() | May 2019 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X has physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 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).
See the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus TG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X vs the TG-6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and TG-6 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and TG-6.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1X will deliver greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2019-01-24 | 2019-05-22 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual TruePic VIII | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 997g (2.20 pounds) | 253g (0.56 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 photos | 340 photos |
Battery type | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
Card slots | Two | One |
Cost at launch | $2,999 | $449 |