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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Refreshed by OM System OM-5
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
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-6, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and TG-6 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 III was released 5 months later than the TG-6 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M5 III scores versus the TG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 E-M5 III 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-M5 III

		

		

			
 TG-6 E-M5 III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 E-M5 III TG-6 
LaunchedOctober 2019May 2019Same age
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 III features external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while 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).
Check the Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 III and the TG-6.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and TG-6 is 80 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and TG-6.
Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 III featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M5 III will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography features
77
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
40
 you can focus manually
 provides face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Street photography factors
83
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 environment proofing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than others in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high fps (30.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 comes with phase detect AF
 bad battery power (310 per charge)
47
 max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 great battery life (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography info
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography info
77
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 bad battery power (310 CIPA)
68
 great battery life (340 per charge)
 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than others in class (253 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
77
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 bad battery power (310 CIPA)
57
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 great battery life (340 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
84
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have microphone socket
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external mic socket
 heavier than others in class (253 grams)
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2019-10-17 2019-05-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII TruePic VIII
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 121 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 414g (0.91 lb) 253g (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 310 photographs 340 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,199 $449