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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus TG-4
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was introduced 5 years prior to the TG-3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 6000 grades vs the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus TG-3

 6000 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus 6000

 TG-3 6000 
IntroducedMarch 2014July 2009More modern by 57 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-3

 6000 TG-3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 6000 versus the TG-3.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and TG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and TG-3.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-3 to produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6000
Street photography with Olympus TG-3
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography details
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (330 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography highlights
61
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
good battery life (330 shots)
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography features
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
56
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
good battery life (330 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Olympus Tough TG-3
Also Known as mju Tough 6000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-01 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $259 $350