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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 6000 versus Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was released 6 years prior to the TG-4 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 6000 scores versus the TG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus TG-4

 6000 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus 6000

 TG-4 6000 
RevealedApril 2015July 2009More recent by 70 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-4

 6000 TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 has got outside 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-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 6000 and the TG-4.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and TG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and TG-4.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography info
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography features
61
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
74
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography features
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (380 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6000
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Olympus Tough TG-4
Also Known as mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-01 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
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 distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
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 - 380 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $259 $379