Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-6
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Olympus Tough TG-6. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2019 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 114 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-6
| Tough-3000 | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Olympus 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 |