Olympus TG-6

Olympus TG-6 is Olympus's Waterproof camera initially announced on May of 2019. The camera has a 12MP, BSI-CMOS 1/2.3" sized sensor and has a peak resolution of 4000 x 3000.

Olympus brought out this camera in an effort to upgrade the earlier Olympus TG-5 (Read Full Comparison)

The TG-6 stands at #3 out of 75 in Waterproof cameras and all-around #508 out of 1465 for cameras in our collection. You can try out our Advanced camera search to see camera results based on your personal requirements.

Below is a diagram of different criteria used in the scoring system.

The Olympus TG-6 is part of a family of cameras. You can see the complete range underneath.

You can check the TG-6 from different angles in the gallery underneath.

Below is a collection of pluses and minuses of the Olympus TG-6 based on things which are generally seen as essential in a camera.

The Olympus TG-6 is run by the TruePic VIII processor chip. The sensor dimension in the Olympus TG-6 is 6.17mm x 4.55mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor has the capability to resolve 4000 x 3000 pixels and aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera includes Image Stabilization (Sensor-shift). Sensor stabilization is superior than digital stabilization as the latter can easily cause cropping.

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The BSI-CMOS sensor boasts 12MP and has a native ISO range of 100 - 12800. RAW format is saved so the user has wider margin for error.

The picture underneath displays the TG-6's sensor dimensions compared to other common sizes. The TG-6 sensor comes with a crop factor of 5.8 and is outlined in green.

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To get an idea of different aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.

Olympus TG-6 is 0.56 lb (253 gr / 8.92 oz) and features outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3"). The weight of general Waterproof camera is 195 gr so the Olympus TG-6 is weightier in comparison with other competitors.

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Underneath is a shot of the Olympus TG-6 beside a soft drink so you're able to have a sense of its scale.

The top view under will highlight the button design on the TG-6.

The TG-6 provides a built in lens and it has a focal range of 25-100mm making it a 4.0 x zoom which is not at all ideal however it is likely to be handy in certain conditions.

At the widest 25mm, the lens offers an aperture of f2.0 and that is excellent in low light conditions and capturing a shallow depth of field. It would also let you use a lower ISO for getting better files. With the tele end, 100mm comes to f4.9 which is really slow and you may need to apply slow shutter speeds.

The TG-6 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• HDMI Yes
• GPS Yes

Cameras that have NFC or Bluetooth connectivity can easily be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You are able to copy photos and sometimes alter settings without the hassle of connecting straight to the camera.

Some applications even enable a Liveview and press the shutter in case you aren't near the camera. If the camera comes with a HDMI out, it could be attached to an external screen. Most cameras enable you to recharge the battery using the USB socket.

The highest video quality in the Olympus TG-6 is 3840 x 2160 and it can shoot in MPEG-4 and H.264 format. 2160p is a superb quality for video recording. You can easily crop to Full HD in order to get cleaner results. Be wary of the large file sizes and make sure you have got good SD cards that have fast write speed. The camera doesn't include a mic or headphone port so you have little control over your audio. It is perhaps a better idea to have a look at an alternative model in case you need decent audio in your video clips.

Olympus TG-6 provides environment sealing which makes it a excellent selection to use during tricky conditions. This is especially handy any time you are not sure about the conditions you might face during outdoor photography.

The Olympus TG-6 has a 3 inch fixed screen supporting a resolution of 1,040 thousand dots.

Please be aware that the screen offers no touch support.

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The ViewFinder specifications regarding Olympus TG-6 are the following:

• ViewFinder None

Viewfinders are pretty useful during sunny outdoor conditions which can make the camera display washed out and hard to view.

Olympus TG-6 has the capability to shoot continuously at 20.0 fps. The max shutter speed is 1/2000 seconds.

Olympus TG-6 includes only in-built flash with no external flash ability.

Olympus TG-6 includes just Contrast Detect Autofocus and does not have Phase Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection focusing is a lot more faster & accurate in comparison with Contrast Detect focusing. The camera has Face detect which is useful for portraits.

The AF system has 25 focus points to choose from. It also comes with Tracking Autofocus for things that move. Olympus TG-6 includes manual focus when required during low light scenarios or you need more precise control on focus.

The battery power (LI-92B) on the Olympus TG-6 is made to last for 340 images based on the CIPA specifications which is higher than the usual when compared to its class. The typical Waterproof camera battery life is 275. Olympus TG-4 has got the highest (380) battery life within this range of cameras.

Listed below is a listing of Waterproof cameras that have the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus TG-4
TG-6 vs TG-4380 yesnono

Panasonic TS6
TG-6 vs TS6370 noyesno

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Panasonic TS5
TG-6 vs TS5370 noyesno

Nikon AW130
TG-6 vs AW130370 nonono

Olympus TG-1 iHS
TG-6 vs TG-1 iHS350 nonono

The following chart displays a summation of the Olympus TG-6 for different kinds of photography. To look at more, browse to the specific section underneath.

The Olympus TG-6 receives a points total of 40 which is horrible, meaning that it is not really suitable for portrait photos. Shooting portraits leans heavily to sensor dimension, support for RAW photos together with the flexibility to use external lighting.

Having a nice rating of 65, the Olympus TG-6 is a good pick to use in street photography. A good street photography camera features a good balance of picture quality and portability.

A moderate sports photography score of 47 indicates the Olympus TG-6 is fairly acceptable for photographing sports. A camera needs to have very good focusing and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Weight is super important in choosing a camera for travel. Overall, the Olympus TG-6 gets a above average 68 for a travel camera which makes it a very decent fit for your trips.

In case you're planning to choose a digital camera for landscape photography, the most critical factor is going to be image quality. The Olympus TG-6 and it's decent score of 57 for a landscape camera is somewhat suitable within the current marketplace.

A vlogging camera really should offer a articulating screen, microphone input and if possible IBIS. Taking all things in to account, the Olympus TG-6 is not really suitable as a vlog camera as it gets a horrible score of 34.

If you are trying to find replacements to the TG-6, below is a number of the highest placed cameras that fall in to the category of Waterproof.

The line chart down below shows you a summary of the TG-6 versus it's top ranked rivals shown previously.

These are various other cameras you may take into account as alternate options. To look at a thorough comparison, just click on the "compare" link.