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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(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
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
  • Launched May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus TG-6

 E-M1X TG-6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed 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 
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-6

 E-M1X TG-6 
LaunchedJanuary 2019May 2019Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography features
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
40
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography information
Olympus TG-6 Street photography information
67
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors (997g)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography details
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (870 shots)
has phase detect AF
47
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
68
good battery pack (870 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (997 grams)
68
good battery power (340 shots)
environment sealing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (253g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography factors
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery pack (870 CIPA)
two card slots
57
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging features
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
heavier than competitors (997g)
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (253g)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus Tough TG-6
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