Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1L
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![Olympus Tough TG-6 front Olympus Tough TG-6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-6/Olympus-TG-6-front.jpg)
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44 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released February 2006
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung GX-1L, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
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The TG-6 was unveiled 13 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-6 scores against the GX-1L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Samsung GX-1L
TG-6 | GX-1L | |||
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Released | May 2019 | ![]() | February 2006 | Fresher by 162 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+830k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Olympus TG-6
GX-1L | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung GX-1L
TG-6 | GX-1L | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-6 and Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 compared to the GX-1L.
![Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-6-vs-Samsung-GX-1L-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and GX-1L is 90 and 69 respectively.
![Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-6-vs-Samsung-GX-1L-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and GX-1L.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-6 will offer you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-6-vs-Samsung-GX-1L-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-6-vs-Samsung-GX-1L-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-6 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Samsung GX-1L |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2019-05-22 | 2006-02-24 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.50 m |
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 reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 253g (0.56 pounds) | 570g (1.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 340 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $449 | $0 |