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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P2
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
  • Released May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-P1 versus Olympus TG-6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and TG-6 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was manufactured 10 years prior to the TG-6 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-P1 grades versus the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus TG-6

 E-P1 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus E-P1

 TG-6 E-P1 
ReleasedMay 2019July 2009More modern by 119 months
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Olympus TG-6

 E-P1 TG-6 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 has exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P1 against the TG-6.

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and TG-6 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and TG-6.

All in all, both cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The E-P1 uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more aged E-P1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography highlights
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
40
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Street photography info
Olympus TG-6 Street photography info
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P1
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
47
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
43
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
good battery power (340 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (253 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography highlights
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
57
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P1
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (253 grams)
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Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus PEN E-P1Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-P1 Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-29 2019-05-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic V TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 gr (0.78 pounds) 253 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 340 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $182 $449