OM System Tough TG-6 Review
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The OM System Tough TG-6 is a rugged compact built for underwater and adventure shooting, boasting waterproofing to 50 feet, shockproofing to 7 feet, crushproofing to 220 pounds of force, and freezeproofing to 14°F. It pairs a 12-megapixel 1/2.3-inch sensor with a 4x optical zoom lens (25-100mm equivalent) that opens to a bright f/2.0, making it capable in low light and offering a useful range for both wide and tight framing. The camera includes a comprehensive field sensor system with GPS, barometer, thermometer, and compass, plus specialized underwater and macro modes including microscope shooting and focus stacking.
At $449, the TG-6 is a modest update over the TG-5, retaining most of the same hardware while refining software and features. It shoots 4K video with 120fps slow motion in HD, records raw stills, and offers sensor-shift stabilization. The dual-pane glass construction prevents fogging, and the anti-reflective coating on both sides of the sensor helps improve image quality. For creators who need a tough, pocketable camera that can handle extreme environments, particularly underwater work and close-up macro photography, the TG-6 remains a solid choice in the rugged compact category.
- Waterproof to 50 feet, shockproof, crushproof, and freezeproof construction for extreme conditions
- Bright f/2.0 aperture and sensor-shift stabilization aid low-light shooting
- Comprehensive macro modes including microscope, focus stacking, and focus bracketing
- Field sensor system with GPS, barometer, thermometer, and compass for adventure logging
- Dual-pane glass prevents fogging and raw capture available
- Modest update from TG-5 with minimal hardware changes
- Small 1/2.3-inch sensor limits dynamic range and low-light performance compared to larger sensors
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About this product
Modest TG-5 update.
Specs
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi
- Card Slot
- Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
- Battery
- LI-92B Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
- Waterproof
- 50 ft (15 m)
- Battery Life
- Approx. 340 shots
- Weight Grams
- 253 g (with battery and card)
- Dimensions Mm
- 113 x 66 x 32.4 mm
- Optical Zoom
- 4x
- Aperture Range
- f/2.0
- Focal Length Equiv
- 25-100mm
- Min Focus Distance
- 0.1 m (3.94")
- Bit Depth
- 12-Bit
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 120fps
- Max Video Resolution
- 4K
- Gps
- Yes
- Dustproof
- Yes
- Crushproof
- 220 lbf (100 kgf)
- Self Timer
- 2/12-second delay
- Shockproof
- 7 ft (2.1 m)
- Freezeproof
- 14°F (-10°C)
- Macro Modes
- Microscope, Microscope Control, Focus Stacking, Focus Bracketing
- Raw Capture
- Yes
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3
- Digital Zoom
- 2x maximum
- Shutter Speed
- 1/2000 to 1/2 sec (1/2000 to 4 sec in Auto Mode)
- Built In Flash
- Yes
- Audio Recording
- 2-channel LPCM audio, stereo microphone
- Image Processor
- Dual Quad TruePic VIII
- Recording Limit
- 30-minute maximum
- Underwater Modes
- Macro, Microscope, Wide, Snapshot, HDR
- Image File Format
- JPEG, Raw
- Lens Construction
- Dual-pane glass (prevents fogging)
- Field Sensor System
- GPS, barometer, thermometer, compass
- Digital Teleconverter
- 2x (8x total zoom in P/A/Movie Mode)
- Exposure Compensation
- -2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV steps)
- White Balance Presets
- Auto, Custom, Underwater
- Anti Reflective Coating
- Yes (both sides of image sensor)
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.3"
- Sensor Type
- 1/2.3" CMOS
- Effective Megapixels
- 12 MP
- Rear Screen
- 1.04-million dot LCD
- Front Screen
- No
- Release Date
- May 2019
- Stabilization
- Sensor-Shift
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