Olympus Tough TG-6 1/2.3" Action Camera (2019)
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Olympus Tough TG-6 is a high-end 1/2.3" compact action camera. Introduced by Olympus in 2019, it comes with a 1/2.3" sensor with 12 MP (4000 x 3000) resolution.
The camera has a poor battery life, and a second or third battery may be needed to get you through the day. Professionals and fanboys will be pleased by the extraordinary 20.0 fps burst rate that this camera can deliver.
The Olympus Tough TG-6 comes with 25 autofocus points and a built-in GPS. Those who intend to use the Olympus Tough TG-6 for video work will be glad to find that the camera comes with 2.5 stops of IBIS. Last but not least, the camera can focus quite close to the subject.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 69% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Built-in GPS functionality
- 2.5 stops of IBIS
- Extraordinary 20.0 fps burst rate
- Very light
- Weather-sealed
Cons
- Menu not touch-enabled
- Tiny 1/2.3-inch sensor
- Poor battery life
- Very low 12 MP resolution
What external reviewers found***
External score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Compact design
- Waterproof build
- Fisheye converter lens
Cons
- Not as sharp as the TG-5
- No zoom
- No flash
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
HDMI + Remote Control + USB 2.0
Wireless Connectivity
802.11b/g/n
Construction
Form Factor
Compact camera with zoom lens
Image Size
1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
12 MP (4000 x 3000)
Sensor | Type
BSI-CMOS
Speakers
Mono
Dimensions
Size | Depth
32 mm / 1.26 in
Size | Height
66 mm / 2.60 in
Size | Width
113 mm / 4.45 in
Weight
253 g / 8.94 oz
Display
Display Diagonal
3 inch
Display Type
Fixed TFT LCD
Resolution
1,040,000 dots
Viewfinder | Type
None
Function
Angle Of View
81.8° Diagonal | 71.5° Horizontal | 51.3° Vertical (wide) ~ 24.4° Diagonal | 20.4° Horizontal | 13.7° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/2 (wide) ~ f/4.9 (tele)
Autofocus
25 focus points
Crop Factor
5.6
Exposure Compensation
±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority
Flash
Built-in
Focal Length
4.5 mm ~ 17.9 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
25 mm ~ 100 mm
GPS
Yes
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift, 2.5 stops
Intervalometer
Yes
ISO Range
ISO 100 ~ 12800
Processor
TruePic VIII
Touch Screen
No
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, H.264
Weather Resistance
Yes
Zoom
4x optical zoom, Digital zoom available
Performance
Battery Life
340 shots
Max Burst Rate
20.0 fps
Min Focus Distance
10 mm / 0.39 in
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Production
Battery
LI-92B lithium-ion battery & charger
Debut
2019-05-22
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Reviewer score 79%The Olympus TG-6 is a modest update to our favorite point-and-shoot camera. It can go deep under water, survive drops and extreme temperatures, and snap crisp, lifelike photos. To get the best image quality, you need to shoot in Raw format. Video-first creators should stick with an action camera (our favorite is the GoPro Hero8 Black)
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Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Compact design
- Waterproof build
Cons
- No zoom
- No flash
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