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Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(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
Olympus XZ-1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus XZ-1

 TG-6 XZ-1 
LaunchedMay 2019January 2011Newer by 102 months
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus TG-6

 XZ-1 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-1

 TG-6 XZ-1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
45
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (253g)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than average (275 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography advice
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography advice
47
high fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (320 shots)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography advice
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography advice
68
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
62
better than average battery power (320 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (275g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (320 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging info
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (253g)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (275 grams)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Olympus XZ-1
 Olympus Tough TG-6Olympus XZ-1
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