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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched March 2011
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
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was launched 9 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SZ-30MR matches up against the TG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR TG-6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
 TG-6 SZ-30MR 
IntroducedMay 2019March 2011More recent by 100 months
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR and the TG-6.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and TG-6 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and TG-6.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 you can focus manually
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography information
Olympus TG-6 Street photography information
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (226 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography info
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography info
41
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (220 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (340 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
65
 lighter than others (226 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 low battery pack (220 per charge)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 better than average battery (340 shots)
 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than average (253g)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography highlights
41
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 low battery pack (220 CIPA)
 no Timelapse mode
57
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (340 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging details
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging details
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (226 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 no microphone socket
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone jack
 more heavy than average (253 grams)
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus SZ-30MROlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-30MR Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-03-02 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 253 gr (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 220 photos 340 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $449