The Tough TG-6 from Olympus is a sleek point-and-shoot capable of handling various adventures. Featuring a 12MP BSI CMOS sensor and TruePic VIII image processor, the TG-6 offers notable image clarity and low-light performance to ISO 12800, along with fast 20-fps continuous shooting, 4K30p video recording, and high-speed Full HD 1080p shooting at 120 fps. Complementing the shooting capabilities is a versatile 4x optical zoom lens, which spans a 25-100mm equivalent range, and has an f/2 maximum aperture to benefit working in difficult lighting conditions. The camera is rated for underwater use, tested to withstand falls and crushing, and is hermetically sealed against dust and moisture when working in trying conditions. Additionally, a Field Sensor System incorporates GPS, a manometer, a compass, and a thermometer for recording the details of your environment and embedding this data into your photos and movies. Freezeproof to temperatures as low as 14°F / -10°C. Dustproof-rated to IP6X to protect the internal components of the camera. The camera body design has been configured to permit direct operation while wearing gloves, including a large zoom lever, accessory lock button, and convenient dial control. The BSI design of the sensor affords cleaner image quality at higher sensitivities, up to ISO 12800, for working in low-light conditions and the processor further helps to reduce noise and expand the dynamic range. The sensor's cover glass design has also received an anti-reflective coating to help suppress flare and ghosting when working in bright conditions. Spanning wide-angle to telephoto focal lengths, the built-in 4x optical zoom lens covers a 25-100mm equivalent range and has a bright f/2 maximum aperture to suit working in low-light conditions. This data, along with the photos and movies themselves, can be transferred to a smartphone via Wi-Fi where the tracking data can be embedded or overlaid onto the images themselves using the Image Track app.
The rear 3.0" 1.04m-dot LCD monitor offers a bright, clear means for shooting as well as image playback and menu navigation. Five separate underwater modes are available to produce more accurate shots when working in or near the water and include Underwater Wide, Underwater Macro, Underwater HDR, Underwater Snapshot, and Underwater Microscope. Additionally, three dedicated underwater white balance modes Shallow Mid Range, and Deep help to improve red and blue tones depending on the depth in which you are shooting. A 2x Digital Teleconverter function extends the effective zoom range to 8x, or a maximum equivalent focal length of 200mm when working in Program, Aperture Priority, or Movie modes. Date Imprinting mode can add a timestamp to your still images.
Olympus TG-6 Specs
Imaging
Sensor Resolution |
Effective: 12 Megapixel (4000 x 3000) |
Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
Sensor Type |
1/2.3"-Type CMOS |
Image File Format |
JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth |
12-Bit |
Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift |
Lens
Focal Length |
4.5 to 18mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 25 to 100mm) |
Optical Zoom |
4x |
Digital Zoom |
2x Maximum |
Maximum Aperture |
f/2 to 4.9 |
Focus Range |
3.94" to Infinity / 0.1 m to Infinity |
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity |
Auto, 100 to 1600 (Extended: 100 to 12800) |
Shutter Speed |
1/2000 to 1/2 Second 1/2000 4 Seconds in Auto Mode |
Exposure Compensation |
-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
White Balance |
Auto, Custom, Underwater |
Continuous Shooting |
Up to 20 fps at 12 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 10 fps at 12 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 5 fps at 12 MP for up to 49 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) |
Interval Recording |
Yes |
Self-Timer |
2/12-Second Delay |
Special Options |
Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Night Landscape, Panorama, Snow |
Video
Recording Modes |
MOV UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25p/29.97p [102 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [18 to 52 Mb/s] HD (1280 x 720) at 25p/29.97p [18 to 52 Mb/s] |
Recording Limit |
Up to 29 Minutes |
Audio Recording |
Built-In Microphone (Stereo) |
Audio File Format |
Linear PCM (Stereo) |
Monitor
Size |
3.0" |
Resolution |
1,040,000 Dot |
Display Type |
Fixed LCD |
Flash
Built-In Flash |
Yes |
Flash Modes |
Auto, Fill In, Manual, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Internal Memory |
None |
Connectivity |
USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) |
Wireless |
Wi-Fi |
GPS |
Yes |
Environmental
Waterproof |
49.21' / 15 m |
Shockproof |
7' / 2.13 m |
Crushproof |
220 lbf / 100 kgf |
Physical
Battery Type |
1 x LI-92B Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 340 Shots) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
4.45 x 2.6 x 1.28" / 113 x 66 x 32.4 mm (Without Protrusions) |
Weight |
8.92 oz / 253 g |
Package Contents:
- Olympus Tough TG-6 Digital Camera (Black)
- Olympus Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
- Olympus Adapter
- Micro-USB Cable
- Hand Strap