Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-6

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The 6000 was manufactured 11 years before the TG-6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 6000 scores versus the TG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider 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") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 6000 versus the TG-6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and TG-6 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and TG-6.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-6 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.