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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 3000
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
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-6, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was unveiled 10 years prior to the TG-6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Tough-3000 grades against the TG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus TG-6

 Tough-3000 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 TG-6 Tough-3000 
ReleasedMay 2019January 2010Fresher by 114 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-6

 Tough-3000 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 has outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the TG-6.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and TG-6 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and TG-6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older Tough-3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography advice
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography details
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
good battery (340 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (253 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
57
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than others (253g)
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Olympus Tough TG-6
Otherwise known as mju Tough 3000 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-07 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 253 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 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 - 340 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $449