- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Olympus TG-5
TG-5 vs TG-6 |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | 360 | TG-6 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Action Camera | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
Retail Price: | $499.95 | $449.99 |
Street Price: | $249.99 | $466.33 |
Date Available: | 2016-10-15 | 2019-06-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
7.0 oz
(198 g)
includes batteries |
8.9 oz
(253 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
2.6 x
2.4 x
2.4 in. (66 x 61 x 60 mm) |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.3 in. (113 x 66 x 32 mm) |
Waterproof: | Yes | Yes |
Waterproof Depth: | 98.00 feet (30 meters) | 50.00 feet (15 meters) |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | BSI CMOS | |
Effective Megapixels: | 30.0 | 12.0 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.19 microns | 1.54 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: | 7744 x 3872 (30.0 MP, Other) |
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) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12-bit lossless compression), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 20.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (24p)
1920x1080 (24p) 1440x960 (30p/25p) 480x640 (120p/100p) 240x320 (240p/200p) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (120p) 1280x720 (240p) 640x360 (480p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC Stereo) | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) with stereo sound |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Dual fixed focus, fixed aperture lenses produce 360 degree angle of view | Olympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, with dual aspheric elements and 2 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 8.2mm | 25 - 100mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 1.6mm | 4.5 - 18mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 4.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.0 (fixed) | f/2.0/2.8/8.0 (wide) / f/4.9/6.3/18 (tele); 2-step aperture + ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | 40.5mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | via converter adapter |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Digital Converter; 1x, 2x, 4x in Microscope Mode | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | No | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | n/a | 25-point Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iES, Spot AF, AF Tracking, AF Target Selection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | n/a | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / No LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | No | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 0.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,040,000 dots | |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-1600 | Auto (100 - 1600 with customizable upper limit from 100 to 12800), 100 - 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | TBA | Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater (Shallow, Mid-range, Deep), One-touch (4), Custom (Kelvin setting) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 1 sec | 1/2000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Matrix, center-weighted | Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | TBA | 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, 10 seconds | 2, 12, custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | n/a | 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 | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | 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 | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | Full TTL exposure |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (12-bit lossless compression), RAW+JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC Stereo) | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) with stereo sound |
Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
NFC: | Yes | No |
Bluetooth: | Yes | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth or optional remote control | Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | Micro USB 2.0, Micro HDMI (Type-D) | 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): | 230 shots | 340 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | 70 minutes | 50 minutes |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL12 | Proprietary LI-92B |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1x Proprietary EN-EL12 lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LI-92B Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | No |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | Yes |
Software | ||
Included Software: | None; Free downloads: Nikon SnapBridge 360/170 app for iOS and Android devices, KeyMission 360/170 Utility program for PC and Mac | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Dual lenses and 20MP sensors capture 360 degree video up to 4K UHD, electronic Vibration Reduction (4K not supported), Waterproof down to 30m/98ft for 60 mins, Shockproof to 2m/6.6ft, Dustproof, Freezeproof (-10C/14F), SnapBridge 360/170 compatible, integrated Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth. | Available in red or black. |