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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6000
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6000 was introduced 3 years before the TG-820 iHS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 6000 grades against the TG-820 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 6000 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus 6000

 TG-820 iHS 6000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kClearer display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 6000 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 6000 compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and TG-820 iHS is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and TG-820 iHS.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-820 iHS to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography info
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography factors
61
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
weather proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (220 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6000
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Also called mju Tough 6000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-01 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $259 $500