Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-1
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Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2019
- Older Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Launched January 2011
Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly close but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-6 was brought out 8 years after the XZ-1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-6 grades versus the XZ-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus XZ-1
TG-6 | XZ-1 | |||
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Launched | May 2019 | January 2011 | Newer by 102 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 614k | Crisper display (+426k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus TG-6
XZ-1 | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-1
TG-6 | XZ-1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-6 versus the XZ-1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and XZ-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and XZ-1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-6 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus TG-6 will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger TG-6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Olympus XZ-1 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2019-05-22 | 2011-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | TruePic V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3664 x 2752 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 253g (0.56 lb) | 275g (0.61 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 320 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $449 | $567 |