Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-860
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2015
- New Model is Olympus TG-870
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Let's examine more closely at the Olympus 6000 versus Olympus TG-860, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 6000 was launched 6 years prior to the TG-860 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 6000 scores against the TG-860 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus TG-860
| 6000 | TG-860 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Olympus 6000
| TG-860 | 6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 68 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-860
| 6000 | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-860 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 6000 versus the TG-860.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and TG-860 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and TG-860.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-860 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 6000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
| Also called | mju Tough 6000 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2015-02-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) | 224 gr (0.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 300 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $259 | $279 |