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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Olympus 6000 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was manufactured 5 years before the TG-2 iHS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 6000 scores versus the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 6000 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus 6000

 TG-2 iHS 6000 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2009Newer by 48 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 6000 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6000 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 6000 vs the TG-2 iHS.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and TG-2 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-2 iHS to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography advice
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery power (350 shots)
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography details
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-01 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 350 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $259 $380