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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-5 and Olympus TG-6, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was brought out 24 months prior to the TG-6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-5 scores against the TG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 TG-5 TG-6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 TG-6 TG-5 
IntroducedMay 2019May 2017Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 TG-5 TG-6 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 has external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-5 and Olympus TG-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 versus the TG-6.
Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and TG-6 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and TG-6.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to take the age  of the cameras into account. The older TG-5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography information
39
 has manual focus
 offers face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
40
 you can focus manually
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (250 grams)
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than average in class (253g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
46
 max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (340 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
47
 max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography info
68
 better than average battery power (340 shots)
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than average (250 grams)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
68
 better than average battery pack (340 shots)
 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than average in class (253 grams)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
57
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (340 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
57
 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone jack
 more heavy than average (250 grams)
34
 really wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than average in class (253g)
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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus Tough TG-5Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2017-05-17 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 253 grams (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 340 shots 340 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $449 $449