Olympus TG-6 Specifications

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Model Name:	Olympus Tough TG-6
Prices:	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Olympus TG-5 TG-5 vs TG-6
Successor:
General
Model Number:	TG-6
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$449.99
Street Price:	$462.98
Date Available:	2019-06-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	8.9 oz (253 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.4 x 2.6 x 1.3 in. (113 x 66 x 32 mm)
Waterproof:	Yes
Waterproof Depth:	50.00 feet (15 meters)

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	BSI CMOS
Effective Megapixels:	12.0
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.54 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2668 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2250 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3000 x 3000 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 3216 x 2144 (6.9 MP, 3:2), 3200 x 1800 (5.8 MP, 16:9), 2400 x 2400 (5.8 MP, 1:1), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 852 (1.1 MP, 3:2), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 960 x 960 (0.9 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12-bit lossless compression), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	20.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	3840x2160 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (120p) 1280x720 (240p) 640x360 (480p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) with stereo sound
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Olympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, with dual aspheric elements and 2 ED elements
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 100mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.5 - 18mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.0/2.8/8.0 (wide) / f/4.9/6.3/18 (tele); 2-step aperture + ND filter
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	40.5mm
Thread Type:	via converter adapter
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x Digital Converter; 1x, 2x, 4x in Microscope Mode
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	25-point Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iES, Spot AF, AF Tracking, AF Target Selection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto (100 - 1600 with customizable upper limit from 100 to 12800), 100 - 12800
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater (Shallow, Mid-range, Deep), One-touch (4), Custom (Kelvin setting)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	2 Custom Settings, Underwater (Snapshot, Wide, Macro, Microscope, HDR), Microscope Mode (Microscope, Focus Stacking, Focus Bracket, Microscope Control), Scene Modes (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Portrait +Landscape, Hand-held Starlight, Nightscape, Portrait + Nightscape, Children, Sport, Candlelight, Sunset, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Panorama, Live Composite, Backlight HDR); Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Watercolor, Vintage, Partial Color, Bleach Bypass, Instant Film), Time Lapse Movie
Self Timer:	2, 12, custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill-in, Manual (1/1 (FULL) - 1/64), Flash Off, Remote Control, LED On
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	ISO 1600: 7.9m / 25.9 ft at wide angle, 3.1m / 10.2 ft at full telephoto
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (12-bit lossless compression), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) with stereo sound
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	Yes
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Micro-B USB 2.0, Micro HDMI (Type D)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.38
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.38
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	20.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	27
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	20.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	18
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	20.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	15
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.15 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.18 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.081 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.29 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.043 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	0.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.6 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.7 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	340 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:	50 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LI-92B
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LI-92B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	No
Internal Charging Supported:	Yes
Software
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Available in red or black.