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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7000
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
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was launched 11 years prior to the TG-6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the 7000 grades versus the TG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus TG-6

 7000 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus 7000

 TG-6 7000 
LaunchedMay 2019January 2009More modern by 126 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-6

 7000 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 7000 versus the TG-6.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and TG-6 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and TG-6.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
55
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (253g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography info
32
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
57
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery (340 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (253g)
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus Stylus 7000Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Olympus Tough TG-6
Also called as mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-07 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172g (0.38 lbs) 253g (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 340 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $449