Olympus Tough TG-6 vs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

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      Specifications

      General Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      BrandOlympusOlympus
      ModelTough TG-6Tough TG-1 iHS
      Predecessor ModelOlympus Tough TG-5
      Successor ModelOM System Tough TG-7
      MSRP$449/£449$399
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Photo Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      ProcessorTruePic VIIITruePic VI
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30003968 x 2976
      Other Resolutions3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Custom, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points25
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Focal Length4.5 - 18 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 100 mm25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom4x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 4.9f/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance10 cm60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation2.5 stops
      Screen Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot610k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps3.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp 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)
      Flash Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red Eye Reduction
      Slow sync. (1st curtain)
      Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain)
      Fill- in
      Manual
      Flash Off
      Auto
      Fill Flash
      Off
      Red-Eye Reduction
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionWireless
      Exposure Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Spot
      Multi
      Spot
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Internal Recording ModesMOV
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25/29.97 fps [102 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 52 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps [18 to 52 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type D
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Dimensions113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26")112 x 67 x 30 mm (4.41 x 2.64 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz)230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.6 x 5.8 x 2.8"6.6 x 5.5 x 2.6"
      Package Weight1.75 lb
      Power and Storage Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Battery PackLI-92BLI90B
      Battery Life340 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage0
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
      Other Olympus Tough TG-6 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Self TimerYes (2 and 12 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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